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Pete Pappas & Sons grows organic sales team

Pete Pappas & Sons BB #:100956 is thrilled to announce the arrival of Kevin Benson and James McKinnis, two industry...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Homegrown Organic Farms expands berry category with acquisition

Porterville, CA, (February 20, 2023) — Over the last few months, Homegrown Organic Farms BB #:161459 has beenbusy outlining the...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Oppy adds Spanish garlic to its hot streak

Zesty product lines continue to trend upward as Oppy includes garlic and ginger to its mix Vancouver, British Columbia —...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Titan Farms partners with Verdant to maximize shelf life and freshness on peaches

Ridge Spring, South Carolina – Titan Farms BB #:175539 announced a new partnership with Verdant Technologies to bring the revolutionary...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms’ purple artichokes now available

CASTROVILLE, Calif. – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., announces...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Civil ag lawsuits filed for the Week of February 21, 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

Former FDA exec leads new traceability rule consultancy

The new consultancy helps enterprises navigate the complexities of FSMA 204 and guides them toward compliance Seattle, Washington – iFoodDS,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Look for these STARS at SEPC’s Southern Exposure

ORLANDO, FL — Wendy McManus of Connect 2 Potential can’t stop talking about the 16 enthusiastic college students who are...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA announces appointments to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

FOLSOM, Calif. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced the appointment of 28 members and alternate members to serve...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Pure Flavor expands after acquiring nearby greenhouse

Leamington, ON – Continuing its growth path fueling significant plans for expansion, Pure Flavor BB #:170379 announces the acquisition of...

2 years ago 4 minute read

WP Produce reviews first time exhibiting at Fruit Logistica

Miami, FL – WP Produce, BB #:143203 a Miami-based and family-owned grower, packer, and shipper of Desbry brand tropical fruits...

2 years ago 3 minute read

GLOBALG.A.P. achieves sustainability member status

ISEAL supports ambitious sustainability systems to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. With its growing global network and focus on...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Natural Delights brings back bulk boxes for Ramadan sales

YUMA, Ariz. – With Ramadan right around the corner, North America’s favorite Medjool date brand, Natural Delights, BB #:163391 is...

2 years ago 4 minute read

EPA’s Endangered Species Act proposals present challenges for specialty crops, group says

Washington, D.C. – Specialty crop producers will be hard pressed to comply with new proposals from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

2 years ago 6 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 17, 2023

Pamela and Greg dig in to inflation, and how consumer perception of it being much higher than reality…is reality. In...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Soli Organic hires Tesla veteran as Chief Infrastructure Officer

ROCKINGHAM, Va., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Soli Organic Inc. BB #:187801, the nation’s only soil-based, indoor farming company delivering...

2 years ago 4 minute read

USDA proposes to modernize WIC, offer online shopping

Proposed changes aim to ease stores’ administrative requirements, creates state positions to improve customer experience WASHINGTON, Feb. 17, 2023 –...

2 years ago 6 minute read

USDA files PACA action against frozen food firm

WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Atlantic Frozen Foods LLC for...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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