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Calavo Growers brings back former CEO after executive shake up

SANTA PAULA, Calif., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and provider...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Civil ag lawsuits filed for the Week of March 13, 2023

The following table reflects agricultural-related lawsuits filed in a United States District Court over the last 30 days. A lawsuit...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC address banking system issues

March 12, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Mucci remembers produce industry executive, Dan Branson

It is with great sadness and regret, that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend, Dan Branson, who...

2 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA takes industry advocacy on the road in Texas

Washington D.C. and Newark, De – International Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:378962 Rebeckah Adcock and John Hollay traveled to Texas...

2 years ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – March 10, 2023

Pamela and Greg discuss why Walmart’s pulling out of Portland, and how Walmart’s efforts in Florida are a completely different...

2 years ago 1 minute read

AppHarvest Q4, full-year financial report shows transition to operations

MOREHEAD, Ky., March 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppHarvest, Inc., a sustainable food company, public benefit corporation and Certified B...

2 years ago 10 minute read

Avocados From Mexico bringing good vibes to SXSW

DALLAS, March 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the number one selling avocado brand, is participating in...

2 years ago 5 minute read

DirectFresh launches, enabling perishable same-day and next day direct store delivery

Los Angeles, CA, March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today WARP, a tech-powered freight network specializing in middle-mile solutions, announced...

2 years ago 4 minute read

SunCandy Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada partner for National Nutrition Month

TORONTO – SunCandy Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada, the country’s leading school breakfast program, are kicking off National Nutrition...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Church Brothers Farms adds two in sales and marketing

SALINAS, Calif. – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 today announced the addition of two new members to its Sales &...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA exempts pummelos from Florida citrus marketing order

March 09, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a change to the Florida citrus marketing order....

2 years ago 1 minute read

SEPC Store Check, Part 2: Walmart, Bravo Supermarkets

ORLANDO – I rounded out my store check trip to Orlando with a visit to Walmart and Bravo Supermarkets near...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Vidalia Onion Committee executive director announces retirement

VIDALIA, Ga., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Vidalia Onion Committee (VOC) announced today that its long-time Manager, Bob Stafford, has officially retired....

2 years ago 5 minute read

Monterey County, CA, opens Artichoke Trail for agritourism

MONTEREY, CA – Monterey County Convention and Visitors Bureau (MCCVB) is excited to announce the launch of its Artichoke Trail, turning...

2 years ago 6 minute read

USDA selects five states to test mobile contactless payments in SNAP

Washington — The USDA Food and Nutrition Service is partnering with five states to test mobile payment technology in the Supplemental...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Measure to Improve LLC earns B Corp certification

SALINAS, Calif – Measure to Improve, LLC (MTI), the fresh produce industry’s go-to sustainability expert, is proud to announce they...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Empowering women: insights, networking, inspiration at IFPA conference

Washington D.C. and Newark, De. – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is bringing top speakers and networking...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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