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California Giant names 2022 Chef Invitational semi-finalists

WATSONVILLE, CA – California Giant Berry Farms, BB #:121061 a leader in fresh sustainable berries, today announced 9 semi-finalists of...

3 years ago 4 minute read

ProducePay launches carbon offset program

LOS ANGELES – ProducePay, BB #:299330 the marketplace transforming the global produce industry into a more connected and sustainable supply...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Pace International welcomes new Senior Human Resources Manager

WAPATO, Wash. – Pace International, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, is...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Survey shows 70% of drive-thru customers want more automation as wait times increase

SAN CARLOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Over the past two years, dine-in closures forced customers to switch to takeout, delivery, and drive-thru ordering....

3 years ago 5 minute read

SEPC’s Southern Roots adds to leadership committee

Millen, GA – The Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 places great importance on creating dynamic female-forward initiatives through our Southern...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Foodservice: Back in Black?

The foodservice industry is starting to come back from its pandemic-fueled lows of 2020, but the recovery has been slow,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Oppy and Brar Farms see successful table grape trial with Hazel

CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies, Inc., BB #:113404 developer of USDA-funded AgTech products that protect and extend produce quality, announces...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Crop One opens world’s largest vertical farm

July 18, 2022 MILLIS, Mass. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Crop One Holdings, an industry leader in technology-driven indoor vertical...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Titan Farms resumes peach gift box program

Ridge Spring, South Carolina, July 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summertime is here, which means scorching heat and sweet treats....

3 years ago 2 minute read

Vine-ripened tomatoes from Oppy are ‘ripe for the picking’

Oceanside, Calif. — With nearly 2.2 million cases of rounds and over 1.6 million cases of romas expected to be...

3 years ago 3 minute read

GrubMarket expands into New Mexico with acquisition

SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Albuquerque, New...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Kitchen United MIX opens inside Dallas Kroger

DALLAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dallasites have a brand new option for high quality, convenient meals on the go...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Taylor Farms receives certification for zero waste efforts in Mexico

Today we’re excited to announce that our Taylor Farms’ BB #:154001 Guanajuato, MX facility has received TRUE Platinum certification from...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Data shows mushrooms offer value as inflation rises

Avondale, PA — In the second quarter of 2022, inflation dominated the performance headlines for the produce department for total...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Another Salinas heat wave approaching

From Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 July 14, 2022 — After a short respite from high temperatures, the Salinas Valley will...

3 years ago 2 minute read

OpenTable names 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining for 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Outdoor dining is heating up, and this year, diners will find more patios...

3 years ago 8 minute read

Pace International offers OMRI-approved fungicide for U.S. organic use

WAPATO, Wash. – Pace International, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, announced...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Goldenberry Farms starts its Ramboos season

MIAMI, FL – Goldenberry Farms has unveiled its new RAMBOOS branded product line, offering a kid-friendly introduction to the world...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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