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USDA invests $80MM to improve nutrition in school meals
Washington, D.C., Oct. 11, 2022 – The Biden-Harris Administration today provided $50 million in grants for schools to invest in...
Westfalia rolls out global water plan in pioneering approach
Westfalia Fruit Group, BB #:300553 a leading multinational supplier of avocados and a range of fresh vegetables and fruit, is...
Fruit World anticipates abundant organic California lemon crop
Reedley, CA — In a season that has been difficult for many citrus growers, the family-owned grower-shipper Fruit World BB...
Mann Packing invests in leading snap pea program
Mann Packing Co., Inc., BB #:114946 a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte Produce BB #:160808, is investing heavily...
Kroger accepting submissions for Our Brands Innovation Summit
CINCINNATI, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, today announced the launch of...
FDA outlines strategy to ensure safety of imported produce
By Donald Prater, Associate Commissioner for Imported Food Safety and Julie Moss, Director of the Office of International Engagement in...
DNO Produce coordinates produce, water donation For Hurricane Ian victims
COLUMBUS, OH, October 10, 2022— In the wake of Hurricane Ian, DNO Produce (DNO) BB #:134515 has mobilized seven companies...
Trading Assistance: Resolving claims, collections & disputes
Blue Book Services has provided trading guidelines and best practices throughout its long history. Today, the Trading Assistance team provides...
Peruvian grape exports to exceed 600,000 tons
With more than 90 commercial windows and a projected growth of 11 percent, Peru is projected to exceed the exports...
Bad weather causing lettuce, leaf prices to surge
The continued poor weather in California growing areas is limiting supplies of iceberg and romaine lettuce, as well as green...
California Giant Berry Farms starts Happiness Harvested campaign
WATSONVILLE, CA – OCT 10, 2022 – With IFPA’s Global Show fast approaching, the California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061...
Guatemala produce importers reveal plans for IFPA Global Produce Show
A wide variety of fruits and vegetables from Guatemala will be showcased throughout IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show October...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 7, 2022
Why do consumers think inflation is 10 points higher than the government, and what happens when the CDC points the...
USDA restricts PACA violators in New Jersey, Texas
WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to...
Procurant digitizes produce inspections at Merchants Distributors Inc.
WATSONVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Procurant BB #:355257, a cloud-based software company transforming the global food supply chain, today announced that Procurant Inspect,...
Remembering Monty Robison of Dayka & Hackett
Industry veteran Monty Robison — whose fresh fruit career spanned more than four decades in Arizona and California — unexpectedly...
Tanimura & Antle announces sales department promotions
SALINAS, Ca. – Tanimura & Antle BB #:115075 announced today the promotion of two key sales team members. Anthony Mazzuca...
Fresh Farms keeps growing, adds new team member to sales
Jean P. Honorat: Professional Resume Accomplished professional with 20+ years of experience driving large-scale global projects. Over the years has...
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