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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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