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Brothers Produce plans warehouse expansion

PRESS RELEASE — More than just flashy eye-catching trucks, Brothers Produce, BB #:121206 one of the most iconic brands in...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Retail embracing technology on many levels

E-commerce in grocery got a massive boost during the pandemic, but many retailers realize technology can help them throughout their...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh Farms expands green bell peppers to year-round

We at Fresh Farms BB #:194140 continue to take steps to service our customer base in North America on a...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Pear Bureau Northwest projects normal-sized 2022 crop

MILWAUKIE, Ore. (September 1, 2022) – With harvest underway throughout the four growing regions, Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) BB #:162426...

3 years ago 6 minute read

CMI Orchards announces leadership transitions

Wenatchee, WA — CMI Orchards BB #:134183 announced today that the company has advanced several positions within the company in...

3 years ago 8 minute read

Organics Unlimited to celebrate 17th annual GROW month

Monthlong campaign features retail display contest with prizes including air fryers to create air fryer banana splits, one grand prize...

3 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA names 2022 Caplan Family Business Scholarship winners

Newark, DE and Washington, DC – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 is pleased to announce the three recipients of...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance outlines goals for 2023 farm bill

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA), a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of...

3 years ago 5 minute read

MountainKing partners with Pioneer Gravy mixes for November promotion

HOUSTON, TX – MountainKing Potatoes is pairing its high-flavor Butter Russets with Pioneer, the longtime maker of rich, flavorful gravy...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Edible Garden acquires Michigan greenhouse

BELVIDERE, NJ, Aug. 31, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated BB #:336701, a leader in controlled environment agriculture...

3 years ago 4 minute read

McDonald’s president sounds warning over California labor law

CHICAGO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The following is an open letter from Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald’s USA As...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Newsom gets another chance to sign ag labor bill

California governor Gavin Newsom has been given another chance to approve legislation governing union elections for farmworkers. Newsom vetoed similar...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Inside vertical farm Kalera’s profitability journey

Indoor vertical farm Kalera continues to grow its volume and expand its product lines and sell through more retailers in more...

3 years ago 2 minute read

IFPA announces new council focused on controlled environment agriculture

Washington, D.C. and Newark, DE. – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has announced the formation of a new volunteer...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Post pandemic conditions impact mushroom growers

Avondale, PA – The volume of sales for the 2021-2022 mushroom crop totaled 702 million pounds, down 7 percent from...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Solinftec expands ag robotics product line

West Lafayette, Indiana and Bloomington, Illinois – Solinftec, a global leader in agricultural digitalization, has today announced that it is...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Produce Supply.Org releases cybersecurity guidance for produce suppliers

Salinas, Calif. – ProduceSupply.Org (PSO), a consortium of North America’s leading produce suppliers working together on technology initiatives in fresh...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Celebrating the life of Carl Sam Maggio

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Carl Sam Maggio of La Jolla, California, on Friday,...

3 years ago 7 minute read

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