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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...

3 years ago 7 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Remembering Monty Robison of Dayka & Hackett

Industry veteran Monty Robison — whose fresh fruit career spanned more than four decades in Arizona and California — unexpectedly...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Tanimura & Antle announces sales department promotions

SALINAS, Ca. – Tanimura & Antle BB #:115075 announced today the promotion of two key sales team members.  Anthony Mazzuca...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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