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FDA initiative aims for safer imported produce

In February 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration released the Strategy for the Safety of Imported Food (Import Strategy)...

3 years ago 3 minute read

EFI working with produce leaders to launch program in 2023

WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative, BB #:385632 the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and...

3 years ago 7 minute read

FirstFruits marketing launches new website

YAKIMA, WA. – FirstFruits BB #:355280 Marketing is pleased to announce the launch of a new website designed to highlight...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Americans believe food inflation is 22.8%, nearly 10 points higher than official numbers

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Americans believe that food-at-home inflation has hit 22.8%, 9.7 points higher than the 13.1% annual rate reported by the U.S....

3 years ago 6 minute read

Avocados From Mexico and Susan G. Komen pair for breast cancer awareness promotion

DALLAS, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Avocados From Mexico® (AFM) is partnering with Susan G. Komen® to “Share The Good”...

3 years ago 5 minute read

California Avocado Commission announces new president

IRVINE, Calif. – The California Avocado Commission BB #:145028 Board of Directors has selected produce veteran Jeff Oberman to become...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Dole brings back Malnutrition campaign with fruit-based ink promotion

LONDON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Designed to spark conversation and action, Malnutrition Labels: Nutritional Ink, launched today by the...

3 years ago 5 minute read

T&G boosts Jazz apple sales with Halloween campaign

It will be more tasty treats – without the tricks – this Halloween as JAZZ apples ramps up its successful...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Game Changers: Vertical Growing

As a produce industry observer, I’m always on the lookout for innovation. And, as the North American fresh produce industry...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Midterm election projection from Washington Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Historically, the party of the president does poorly in the midterm election, but this year may not...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Eden Green opens first phase of $47MM vertical farm in North Texas

DALLAS, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Eden Green Technology BB #:375490, a next-generation indoor agriculture company, today announced its continued...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Williams Sonoma announces partnership with POM Wonderful

SAN FRANCISCO – Williams Sonoma, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Food surplus app Too Good To Go launches in LA

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Too Good To Go, the world’s largest surplus food marketplace, today announces its...

3 years ago 6 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 30, 2022

Greg’s back from the International Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference with bad news about immigration reform. Aldi and Lidl are...

3 years ago 1 minute read

FFVA issues update on Hurricane Ian

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 Statement on Hurricane Ian Our thoughts and prayers are with all impacted by...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Produce industry celebrates Tom Stenzel’s service

Dinner proceeds of over $100,000 to benefit IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce Washington, D.C. – Following International Fresh Produce Association’s...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Western Growers issues statement on signing of AB 2183

IRVINE, CALIF. – Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 2183 into law, Western Growers BB #:144734 President and CEO...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Game Changers: The Big Apple

As a produce industry observer, I’m always on the lookout for innovation. And, as the North American fresh produce industry...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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