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IFPA taking nominations to honor retail, foodservice innovators

January 15, 2025 Washington, DC – IFPA BB #:378962 is excited to announce nominations are now open for two prestigious...

3 months ago 3 minute read

The Wonderful Company pledges $10MM to Los Angeles fire relief 

LOS ANGELES – Jan. 15, 2025 – The Wonderful Company BB #:115157 today announced it is committing $10 million to...

3 months ago 5 minute read

Stemilt stresses winter pear promotions despite small crop

January 13, 2025 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Though a historically low 2024/2025 pear crop has led retailers to put the brakes...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Fraud Alert – Fraudster impersonating ‘Jerry B’

Blue Book has received multiple reports of fraud or fraudulent intent involving a scammer impersonating a former owner of a...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Pete Pappas & Sons announces new hires and promotions

Jessup, MD Jan 15 2025 – As part of its continued commitment to growth, sustainability, and excellence, Pete Pappas &...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Misha’s acquisition expands partnership with Fresh Del Monte’s logistics network

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Misha’s Inc., a pioneering plant-based foods company, announced today the acquisition of Vertage,...

4 months ago 5 minute read

Sun World names new CEO

BAKERSFIELD, CA January 15, 2025 – Sun World International BB #:341274 today announced that their president, Bernardo Calvo, has been...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Avocados From Mexico Super Bowl promotion features Rob Gronkowski Guacline AI experience

DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130 is known for serving up innovative marketing, and with...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Inflation rises to 2.9% in December, while produce rises 1%

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary January 15, 2025: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Baloian Farms appoints CFO

Baloian Farms BB #:123034, a grower, packer, and distributor of premium-quality fresh produce, is pleased to announce Magatte Gueye as Chief...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Cox Farms partners with Feeding America

ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2025 — Cox Farms, a Cox Enterprises company and the largest greenhouse operator in North America, today...

4 months ago 5 minute read

Freeze in desert region to affect lettuce quality

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this desert region crop report January 13, 2025: Please click here to view a Markon...

4 months ago 1 minute read

Oppy CEO to be honored with humanitarian award

January 14, 2025 — Oppy BB #:116424 Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson will receive the prestigious International Humanitarian...

4 months ago 3 minute read

CPMA opens registration for 2025 convention

January 13, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Online registration for the 2025 CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2025 Fresh...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Blue Book hires Vice President of Sales 

Jason Carty has joined Blue Book Services as Vice President of Sales, overseeing the inside sales and field sales staffs. 

4 months ago 2 minute read

Fresha starts Georgia carrot season with year-round supply to Eastern U.S.

Sparks, Georgia – January 13, 2025 – Fresha BB #:356720, a leading supplier of premium carrots, proudly announces the start...

4 months ago 2 minute read

USDA appoints members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

January 13, 2025 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve...

4 months ago 4 minute read

USDA appoints members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve on the Fruit and...

4 months ago 3 minute read

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