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Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet adds to staff
Vero Beach, FL- January 13th 2025. Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet BB #:161579 proudly announces the addition of Rodrigo Lazo to its...
Avocado supplies to tighten through January
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this avocado crop update January 8, 2025: The industry will experience a 25-30% avocado shortage...
IFPA expands food safety staff
January 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has announced two recent additions that...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 10, 2025
Let’s talk food trends 2025, dunnhumby’s retailer preference index, and what’s happening with citrus acreage in Florida. Related Stories:
Bako Sweet promotes heart-healthy sweet potatoes for February
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2025) – As the year kicks off, Bako Sweet BB #:207680 encourages retailers to prepare for...
Peruvian fruit exports exceed $6B in 2024
In 2024, Peruvian fruit exports exceeded $6 billion, according to Agraria, citing the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade...
Walnut industry forms Walnut Alliance of California
January 8, 2025 Sacramento, CA — A group of walnut industry members announced today the launch of a new organization...
Tentative agreement reached to avoid Eastern port strike
January 8, 2025 NORTH BERGEN/LYNDHURST, NJ (January 8, 2025) – The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance...
Ocean Mist Farms names COO
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (January 8, 2025) – Ocean Mist Farms BB #:111742, North America’s leading grower and shipper of fresh artichokes,...
IFPA launches new strategic plan, announces new roles
January 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 kicked off 2025 by jumping into the...
Equitable Food Initiative celebrates 2024 accomplishments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2024 – Equitable Food Initiative {{BB #385632}}, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers,...
Specialty crops secure $650MM more in market assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 6, 2025) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today in response to...
Mountain View Fruit Sales hires director of business development
Reedley, CA – January 6, 2025 – Mountain View Fruit Sales BB #:151931, a family-owned group of stone fruit growers,...
Three tech firms partner to deploy driverless trucks at scale
January 06, 2025 LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA today announced a long-term strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at...
USDA, USTR announce appointments to trade advisory committees
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced...
Tierra Suelta offers peak season star fruit
Miami, FL, December 2024 — Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta BB #:279428 announced strong volumes of high quality,...
Stemilt supports 50+ groups in Greater Wenatchee Valley in 2024
December 31, 2024 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt’s BB #:113654 2024 donations supported over 50 organizations within the Wenatchee Valley in Washington...
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers hires policy analyst
Leamington, ON – January 7, 2025 – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) BB #:163409 are thrilled to announce the appointment...
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