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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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 7 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Legacy Farms acquires Frieda’s

FOR RELEASE – For Immediate Release January 20, 2023 A Message from our CEO Karen Caplan To our industry friends,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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’...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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. —...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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