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PBH releases plan for Consumer Connection Conference

Produce for Better Health (PBH) BB #:157162 announces the first produce industry marketing event of the year – the Consumer...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Inflation moderates in January

Tuesday, February 14, 2023 — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.5 percent in January on...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Church Brothers makes promotion in logistics

SALINAS, Calif. – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 recently announced the promotion of Santiago Quintero to Director of Inbound Logistics,...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Onions 52 partners with registered dietitian for Heart Health Month

February is American Heart Month, or “Heart Health” month, a time dedicated where consumers of fresh fruit and vegetables can...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Fruits Et Legumes Royal files intent under the Canadian Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act

Montreal-based importer-receiver, Fruits Et Legumes Royal BB #:375172, filed an Intention to Make a Proposal under the Bankruptcy & Insolvency...

2 years ago 1 minute read

USDA files action against California grower for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Vantaggio Farming Corporation...

2 years ago 1 minute read

USDA seeks nominees for National Watermelon Promotion Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations of qualified watermelon producers, handlers, importers, and one public member for...

2 years ago 3 minute read

USDA seeks nominees for the Mushroom Council

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees to fill three producer member seats and one importer seat for...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Chicago public schools start produce passport program

CHICAGO, IL – This semester, elementary students across Chicago Public Schools (CPS) will be the first in the nation to receive...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Monthly inflation report shows food-at-home prices up 0.3% in January

CHICAGO, Feb. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Numerator projects that the Consumer Price Index for food at home increased 0.3%...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Carbon Robotics adds laser thinning to its AI-powered LaserWeeder

February 13, 2023 SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Carbon Robotics, a leader in AI-powered robotics, today introduced the industry’s first LaserThinning capability, continuing the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

SEPC announces this year’s Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipients

The Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 has announced this year’s Vorhees Vision Scholarship recipients. The Vorhees Vision Scholarship was created...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Domestic strawberry supplies on the rise

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update February 13, 2023: Supplies are becoming more plentiful out of the California...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Nature Fresh Farms adds three to sales staff

Leamington, ON, CAN – Nature Fresh Farms BB #:274537 is expanding their Sales team, welcoming three new key account managers,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Edible Garden forms research partnership to study ‘Nanobubble’ technology

BELVIDERE, NJ – Edible Garden AG Incorporated, BB #:336701 a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Organic Trade Association releases 2023 farm bill platform

Washington, D.C. – The Organic Trade Association (OTA) BB #:162539 on Wednesday called for a new Farm Bill that recognizes...

2 years ago 6 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 10, 2023

Pamela’s supporting Team Avocado while Greg has his Chiefs jersey ahead of the big game this weekend. Here’s why avocados...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Tatayoyo pepper wins the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023

Trade visitors voted the Tatayoyo pepper from Rijk Zwaan in the Netherlands the Innovation of the Year. The winner of...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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