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New Chilean Table Grape Committee announces strategic plan

The president of The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association, Iván Marambio, together with Ignacio Caballero, Coordinator of the Table Grape Committee...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Three ag tech ed sessions announced for Organic Grower Summit 2022

Monterey, CA — A trio of sessions focused on the ever-changing landscape of ag technology have been announced as part...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Game Changers: Produce Packaging

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

Vanguard Peru shares grape season preview

ISSAQUAH, WA – After the strong 2021-2022 Peru grape season, we discuss early predictions and expectations as this year’s harvest...

3 years ago 5 minute read

American Mushroom Institute rebrands to “better reflect industry”

Avondale, PA, September 27, 2022—American Mushroom Institute is rebranding to American Mushroom, the trade association announced today. “Similar to our...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Chipotle pilots new technology to optimize digital guest experience

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill ( NYSE: CMG) today announced it is piloting advanced...

3 years ago 4 minute read

IFPA’s Cathy Burns comments on Biden-Harris nutrition strategy

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 provided the following comments on the Biden-Harris Administration’s...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Awe Sum Organics makes key hires supporting the launch of organic avocados

Jared Bray, recently hired as a sales professional is looking to lead the company into the organic avocado space. As...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA reminds produce buyers and sellers of PACA trust rights in electronic invoicing

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reminding buyers and sellers of fresh and frozen fruits...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Southern Specialties announces new Senior Vice President

Pompano Beach, Florida – Southern Specialties, Inc. BB #:142198 , today announced Alan Lieberman has joined the company as Senior Vice...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Church Brothers launches new Petite Romaine for retail

SALINAS, Calif. – September 27 2022 – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 is excited to announce the launch of Petite...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Game Changers: Clamshells Lead to Branding

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

PBH to merge with IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce

Washington D.C., Newark, DE — The Foundation for Fresh Produce BB #:378962 and Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162...

3 years ago 8 minute read

Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry to keynote CEA Summit East

DANVILLE, VA (SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 ) – Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Matthew Lohr will lead the CEA Summit...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Deloitte: Healthy eating creates new opportunities for growth in fresh food

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Key takeaways Shopping stress jumps due to inflation: nearly half (48%) of consumers...

3 years ago 9 minute read

Full-scale cutoff of water to farms in central Arizona

Permit me to share my first reaction to a news item that I have read: Yow. “There will be no...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Ramboos rambutans go scary and sweet for Halloween

Sep 26, 2022. Goldenberry Farms™ began exporting “Scary and Sweet Ramboos™” – tropical rambutan with fall-themed branded packaging, offering fun...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Game Changers: Strawberry Clamshells

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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