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Dock to Dock: Controlling temperatures in transit
The Problem Warm weather blamed for warm temperatures in transit. The Key Point Carriers are expected to maintain transit temperatures...
USDA updates performance measures for AMS grant programs
August 16, 2022 — The U.S Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) has published updated performance measures for...
Washington apple crop forecast to be down 11% from last season
Overall crop is slightly down year-over-year, but organics and popular varietals that are key economic and image drivers for Washington...
Divine Flavor expands organic bell pepper program into summer
August 15th, 2022 — Nogales, AZ — Divine Flavor BB #:204689, one of Mexico’s largest growers/importers is excited to announce...
How technology is transforming retail grocery
We live in a high-tech world. Consumers today are accustomed to fast, seamless transactions, and they want what they want,...
Hazel Tech and Jac. Vandenberg complete successful Chilean table grape trial
Jac. Vandenberg sees an additional two to three weeks of greener stems on table grapes treated stateside with Hazel 100...
Edible Garden sees revenue growth in Q2 report
BELVIDERE, N.J., Aug. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated, a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally...
Bolthouse parent company closes $1B food-focused fund
August 15, 2022 LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Butterfly, a Los Angeles-based private equity firm specializing in the food sector, recently announced the...
Little Leaf Farms introduces sweet baby butter leaf lettuce
DEVENS, Mass., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Little Leaf Farms, the country’s #1 brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through...
ampm convenience brand expands to East Coast
HOUSTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BP opened its first ampm convenience store in New York City, expanding the seventh...
USDA cites New York receiver for PACA Violations
WASHINGTON, August 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Ayar Produce NY, Inc. (Ayar...
USDA cites Minnesota distributor for PACA Violations
WASHINGTON, August 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on J & J Distributing Company...
USDA cites Florida importer-exporter for PACA Violations
WASHINGTON, August 15, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on R & S Export &...
AFF says FDA 2020 pesticide residue report should give consumers confidence
From the Alliance for Food and Farming The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released its Pesticide Residue Monitoring...
Growers raise prices, tighten shipments to avoid a potato supply gap
The danger of a potato supply gap is here, along with high prices. In an alert this week, Markon Cooperative...
EFI consumer behavior survey shows high interest in sustainability
WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative, BB #:385632 the multistakeholder workforce development and certification organization that partners with farmworkers, growers, retailers...
IFPA becomes member of Consumer Goods Forum Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
Washington D.C. and Newark, De. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:153708 has joined the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)...
IFPA honors outstanding exhibit marketing at the Foodservice Conference
Newark, De and Washington, DC – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:153708 celebrated three standout winners at the Foodservice...
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