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Tomato prices likely to rise
Rain in the Northeast and Southeast U.S. and Mexico has slowed tomato harvests, and water restrictions in California have led...
Hectre awarded for packline technology
The awards program showcases ground-breaking innovation across the agritech sector and recognizes the best companies, products and services in industry....
Strella launches automated quality management platform for retailers
Strella, BB #:378280 a freshness management company that builds technology to predict produce maturity has announced the launch of its...
Illnesses grow in E. coli outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated the details of the E. coli outbreak linked, but not confirmed, to...
FDA, Mexican counterparts report progress in food safety at second annual partnership meeting
SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its regulatory counterparts in...
NJ distributor awarded $239MM government supply contract
U.S. Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency: Frank Gargiulo & Son Inc. BB #:132478, Hillside, New Jersey, has been awarded...
Financial Statement Basics: What is a balance sheet?
This is a four-part online series on financial statement basics adapted from a Credit and Finance feature in the July-August...
First education session for OGS 2022 announced
Monterey, CA — Navigating and adhering to new compliance requirements for organic producers and handlers will be the subject of...
Weather problems cause broccoli prices to rise
Broccoli prices are on the rise as the California season winds down and heat in Central Mexico is causing quality...
Marler Clark files lawsuits related to E. coli outbreak
Marler Clark has been retained by 12 victims of the E. coli outbreak linked to lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants. The...
University of Florida shows success with Verdant Technologies tomato test
Denver, Colorado. (August 24, 2022) A recent study by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Science (UF-IFAS)...
Michigan apple growers project much larger crop for 2022
CHICAGO – Michigan’s official crop estimate of 29.5 million bushels (1.239 billion pounds) of apples was announced this afternoon as...
IFPA names new board of directors slate for 2023
August 25, 2022 – Newark, DE. and Washington D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has announced the slate...
USDA awards $72.9MM in grants to U.S. specialty crops industry
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has awarded...
Consumers eat at home, bargain shop, and dine out less to offset higher costs
The at- and away-from-home food market is forecast to grow 8% in 2022 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– While inflation is more moderate...
FoodMix announces staff promotions
CHICAGO, Ill. – FoodMix Marketing Communications, BB #:386021 a leading food & beverage marketing agency specializing in helping foodservice and...
Financial Statement Basics: Understanding Finances
This is a four-part online series on financial statement basics adapted from a Credit and Finance feature in the July-August...
Gold Coast Packing adds to sales team
Santa Maria, CA – Gold Coast Packing Inc., BB #:133777 has hired Larry Narwold as its Regional Sales Manager. Larry...
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