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Braga Fresh names first COO
SOLEDAD, Calif. – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 is promoting Colby Pereira to chief operating officer, making her the first person...
California strawberry industry tallies up storm damage
WATSONVILLE CA – From Ventura County in Southern California, north through San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, to Monterey...
IFPA board of directors outlines 2023 plan
Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C.- During last October’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 Global Produce & Floral Show,...
South Mill Champs hosts grand opening of its single site mushroom farm
The grand opening marks the completion of phase one of a multi-year, multi-phase buildout plan and will feature the latest...
IFPA applauds newly formed Dietary Guidelines for Americans Committee
Washington, DC – Today, the United States Department of Health and Human Services and the United States Department of Agriculture...
Desert lettuce suffers ice delays again
January 19, 2023 — The Arizona and California desert region experienced strong winds early in the week, resulting in current...
Legacy Farms acquires Frieda’s
FOR RELEASE – For Immediate Release January 20, 2023 A Message from our CEO Karen Caplan To our industry friends,...
Trade Alert – Suspicious Trading Activity Observed
Information assessed by Blue Book Services, Inc. supports serving notice of observed suspicious trading activity occurrences. A Blue Book member...
NABC announces new expanded board members
FOLSOM – The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) BB #:162393 today released the full slate of its recently elected board of...
Wonderful Pistachios to hold ‘Get Crackin’ eating championship on World Pistachio Day
Wonderful Pistachios and Major League Eating Bring Top-Ranked Eaters to Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier to Get Crackin’...
Dole & Disney celebrate ‘Fruit Love Stories’ in healthy-eating program
Inspired by classic Disney characters, Dole’s “Fruit Love” initiative centers on beloved fruit tastes, dishes and memories CHARLOTTE, N.C. —...
IFPA reviews Strengthening Organic Enforcement final rule
January 18, 2023 Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 is reviewing and providing an...
AppHarvest starts commercial shipments from new Richmond, KY farm
MOREHEAD, Ky., Jan. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppHarvest, Inc., a sustainable food company, public benefit corporation and Certified B...
Why this Lunar New Year has exciting mandarin opportunities
Even with a later start to the crop, Fruit World BB #:187196 has seen a strong mandarin season with several...
Blue Book Services Leadership Transition
Executive Team Boasts over 115 Years’ Experience Blue Book Services today announced that Jim Carr will retire from his position...
Avocados From Mexico revives avocado green with a Pantone collection
DALLAS, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Get your glow on and pique your senses, guac fans! Avocados From Mexico BB...
Utopia Foods expands recall on Enoki mushrooms
Utopia Foods Inc BB #:209702 of Glendale, NY, is expanding the recall of its 200g packages of “Enoki Mushrooms”, imported...
OTA names senior director of government affairs
January 17, 2023 — The Organic Trade Association (OTA) BB #:162539 is pleased to announce that Peter Mihalick has joined...
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