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Salad Collective acquires Tokyo Joe’s

Operator of MAD Greens and Snappy Salads Grows Portfolio with Another Better-For-You-Brand GOLDEN, Colo. – Salad Collective, the Golden, Colorado-based...

3 years ago 5 minute read

More than 20 vertical farming companies commit to sustainable food system

Vertical farming companies have committed to a Vertical Farming Identity Statement and Industry Manifesto. An unprecedented industry momentum to contribute...

3 years ago 25 minute read

Walmart Canada pledges $1BN in infrastructure, including new $100MM for Quebec, Atlantic customers

Mississauga, ON, Sept. 20, 2022 – Walmart Canada is investing $1 billion in infrastructure this year as part of the...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Flashfood saves 50 million pounds of food from landfills

LAS VEGAS – Flashfood, a digital marketplace that connects consumers to heavily discounted food nearing its best-by date, today announced...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Shuman Farms highlights commitment to sustainability

Reidsville, GA (September 19, 2022) – Shuman Farms BB #:157367 has always led the produce industry in important initiatives such...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms makes debut at Southern Innovations 2022

CASTROVILLE, Calif. – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., will...

3 years ago 2 minute read

More quality problems in Salinas as rain follows heat

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 issued a new crop report on lettuce, leaf and row crop quality issues. The expected weekend...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USApple CEO urges Senate action on Farm Workforce Modernization Act

USApple BB #:145473 President & CEO Jim Bair spoke at a press conference September 15 on Capitol Hill urging Senate...

3 years ago 3 minute read

AFF hosts fifth farm tour

The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) hosted its fifth Safe Fruits and Veggies Farm Tour for registered dietitians, health...

3 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA to bring The Joy of Fresh to Washington Conference

September 15, 2022 – Washington, D.C. and Newark, De. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 continues to release...

3 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 16, 2022

Pamela and Greg discuss Wegmans’ decision to ditch self-scanning, and how other retailers are dealing with shoplifting in an age...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Puerto Rico firm

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Island Fresh De...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Florida company

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Burbano Corporation, doing...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA restricts five PACA violators in four states

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing...

3 years ago 3 minute read

WYCO Produce merges with Northampton Growers

WYCO Produce, BB #:290808 established in 2010, as a leading sales and marketing company for international and domestic growers of...

3 years ago 2 minute read

PBH’s latest consumer research, ‘Hacks to Habits’ aims to close consumption gap

September 15, 2022 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 today released its latest research report: Hacks To...

3 years ago 7 minute read

Heat continues to stress lettuce supplies

The September heat wave in California is causing quality problems for most lettuce varieties. That, in turn, is causing high...

3 years ago 2 minute read

New technology reduces payroll expenses for ag employers

Seattle, WA — Today, Ganaz announced the launch of digital pay stubs, an innovative new feature of the Ganaz MasterCard...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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