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Cost of July 4th cookout 17% higher than year ago

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. consumers will pay $69.68 for their favorite Independence Day cookout foods, including cheeseburgers,...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Dollar Tree announces departures of five executives

CHESAPEAKE, Va.- Dollar Tree, Inc., BB #:377981 today announced a number of executive leadership changes to support the company’s growth...

3 years ago 2 minute read

LGMA: Videos explain the why behind food safety

Tuesday, June 28 2022 — Salinas, CA: Nearly ten years ago the California LGMA BB #:210653 partnered with STOP Foodborne...

3 years ago 3 minute read

T&G Global teams up with Warner Bros. to promote Jazz apples

JAZZ apple, Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Join Forces to Bring Heroic “DC League of Super-Pets”- Branded Snacks to...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Amaize promotes its sweet corn as ‘best corn you’ll ever eat’

Caldwell, ID – Amaize sweet corn is a unique breed of white corn with a distinct pop, crunch, and ‘real...

3 years ago 2 minute read

AFF research shows progress in produce safety

A new consumer research project conducted by the Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) shows a 20% decline in overall...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Supply gap to push up blueberry market

The combination of California’s blueberry season ending early and the Pacific Northwest’s starting late should lead to higher prices for...

3 years ago 2 minute read

U.S. to grant 300,000 temporary work visas

Next month the United States will grant temporary work visas to an additional 300,000 foreign workers, announced Mexican Interior Minister...

3 years ago 2 minute read

California growers give tips on selecting the perfect cantaloupe

DINUBA, Calif. – Something new is happening in the world of cantaloupe! According to the California Cantaloupe Advisory Board, which...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Summer Stock: Dealing with zooming costs

What may not dissipate with the end of the pandemic are soaring costs, suppliers say. It starts with trucks. Gerry...

3 years ago 4 minute read

PAIA releases fresh asparagus statistics report

The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) has released its 2021/2022 Fresh Asparagus Statistics, Category Trends and Demographics Report. The U.S....

3 years ago 2 minute read

Gold Coast veteran retires after 30 years in the industry

Santa Maria, CA – After more than 5 years with Gold Coast Packing BB #:133777, Al Jasin, Regional Sales is...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Church Brothers announces new logistics VP

SALINAS, Calif. – Michael Manderson joins Church Brothers BB #:161800 as the Vice President of Warehousing, Distribution and Fulfillment. Manderson has...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA launches Feds Feed Families 2022 to fight food and nutrition insecurity

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2022 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the kickoff of the 13th annual Feds...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Pandol Bros. mourns passing of matriarch

It is with great sorrow that Pandol Bros., Inc. BB #:111977 announces the passing of Winifred Mary Pandol (nee Zaninovich),...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Verdant Technologies receives EPA label expansion for HarvestHold Fresh

Denver, Colorado. – Verdant Technologies BB #:377032 announced approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of an expanded label...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Wonderful Pistachios No Shells wins Good Housekeeping 2022 Healthy Snack Award

Wonderful Pistachios BB #:355607 No Shells is thrilled to announce the latest awards received for two of its No Shells...

3 years ago 2 minute read

NEPC announces panelists for educational session at annual expo

The New England Produce Council BB #:170872 has announced the moderator and panelists for the Educational Breakfast Panel Session during...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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