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Procurant’s Open Link improves electronic ordering for retail

June 21, 2022 WATSONVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Procurant, a cloud-based software company transforming the global food supply chain, today added trading partner...

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California pear growers optimistic as season begins in July

Sacramento, CA — California pear farmers are on track to begin harvest in early July as the season kicks off...

3 years ago 2 minute read

John Vena Inc. remembers long-time partner and produce veteran

PHILADELPHIA – Charles D. Pigliacelli, a member of the John Vena Inc. (JVI) BB #:104221 leadership team from 1985 to...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Trading Assistance: When cargo goes missing-in-action

When the quantity of cargo received at destination is less than the quantity listed on the bill of lading, carriers...

3 years ago 7 minute read

Natural Delights launches truffles at retail

YUMA, AZ – Natural Delights BB #:163391 is pleased to announce the launch of Truffles, a wholesome take on chocolate...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Star Group launches new line of inspired salad kits

The Star Group’s BB #:134817 Inspired Greens, Canada’s premiere living lettuce brand, is set for an early July launch of...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Supreme Court ditches Roundup

It’s summer, so of course there are stacks of Roundup bottles at your home improvement store. People buying Roundup, aka...

3 years ago 3 minute read

California strawberry supplies hit peak season

Strawberries from California are at peak season volume levels with promotable prices. “We are definitely in peak California strawberry season...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Six ways to relieve supply chain pain: No.6 Balance Objectives

While there is no silver bullet solution for the supply chain problems the industry is forced to deal with, Produce...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Maui Fresh International addresses rising freight and labor costs

LOS ANGELES – Twenty-five percent of consumers rank price as the most important factor when making fresh produce purchasing decisions,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Edible Garden reports 10% increase in sales in Q1 2022

BELVIDERE, NJ, June 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated BB #:336701, a leader in controlled environment agriculture...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Fifth Wheel Freight hires chief marketing officer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) BB #:344357, one of the fastest-growing logistics and transportation companies in North...

3 years ago 2 minute read

GrubMarket acquires QBIX Analytics

SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of San Carlos,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Eco Farms celebrates 50 years of avocados

Oppy applauds groundbreaking partner’s half-century milestone TEMECULA, California — While the Oppy-Eco Farms BB #:113404 network is just a couple...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Performance Food Group’s ‘Foodcentric Experience’ events to draw 50,000 attendees

RICHMOND, Va.- As the foodservice industry adapts to meet consumer cravings, Performance Food Group Company’s (PFG) BB #:137847 foodservice division,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Six ways to relieve supply chain pain: No.5 – Diversify Resources

While there is no silver bullet solution for the supply chain problems the industry is forced to deal with, Produce...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Syngenta Group announces leadership transition

BASEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Syngenta Group today announced succession plans for its leadership team. Jeff Rowe, currently President, Global Seeds, will take...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Nature Fresh Farms claims top honors at greenhouse competitions

June 20, 2022 Leamington, ON, CAN – Nature Fresh Farms BB #:274537 once again claimed top honors at the annual...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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