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Taco Bell to open four-lane drive-thru

IRVINE, Calif., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Taco Bell BB #:117037 is redefining drive-thrus as consumers know it with one...

3 years ago 7 minute read

Gelson’s: The fine dining of retail

With just 27 locations from San Diego to Santa Barbara, Gelson’s Markets BB #:113119 is recognized as one of the...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Stemilt shows Cosmic Crisp apples had strong spring

WENATCHEE, Wash. – The Cosmic Crisp apple gained retail momentum this spring and made waves after appearing on the first...

3 years ago 3 minute read

West Pak opens distribution center in NJ

Murrieta, CA & Logan Township, NJ (June 1, 2022) – The grand opening of West Pak Avocado’s BB #:117036 new...

3 years ago 3 minute read

NWPB launches ‘Use the Whole Watermelon’ campaign

Winter Springs, FL – This month, National Watermelon Promotion Board (NWPB) BB #:153670 has launched its largest consumer-focused campaign of...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Bobalu Berries supports graduation season with college scholarships

Oxnard, CA – As Bobalu Berry Farms BB #:354734 managing partners continue with their daily walks in their strawberry fields, students...

3 years ago 2 minute read

California retail is as varied as its produce

It’s not surprising California, especially Southern California—with its proximity to superb growing regions, international trade, and a diverse population and...

3 years ago 4 minute read

IFPA gives produce impact of USDA’s Food System Transformation Framework

June 1, 2022 Washington, D.C. and Newark, DE. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has responded to the...

3 years ago 5 minute read

FDA updates Hepatitis outbreak investigation of strawberries

06/01/2022 — The FDA, along with CDC, and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of hepatitis A...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Boosting Brain Health Month with blueberries

During its second 2022 “power period,” USHBC is promoting blueberries’ health benefits with new industry resources and partnerships FOLSOM, Calif....

3 years ago 5 minute read

USDA seeks nominees for the National Potato Promotion Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service is seeking nominees for the National Potato Promotion Board to succeed 65...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Fresh Del Monte enters row crop business

Fresh Del Monte BB #:111187 is expanding its crop portfolio as it continues to find innovative ways to optimize its...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Litehouse Inc. partners with professional golfer

SANDPOINT, Idaho – Litehouse Inc., BB #:171389 a 100% employee-owned company and leader in refrigerated salad dressings, dips, sauces, cheese...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Ecuador to supply avocados to U.S.

A new avocado supplier to the U.S. has just been added. USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Brighter Bites partners with DoorDash

The Partnership Has Launched in New York City, D.C. & Houston with Plans to Extend Into More Cities in 2022...

3 years ago 4 minute read

The Dirty Dozen: Effects on produce consumption

What effect have lists like the Dirty Dozen had on produce consumption? Lauren Scott, chief strategy officer for the International...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Colombia Avocado Board celebrates 10th anniversary of Free Trade Agreement

Orlando, FL (May 23, 2022) – The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) joined by industry leaders from Colombia and the United...

3 years ago 3 minute read

PRO*ACT hires vice president of technology

Monterey, CA – North America’s leading distributor of fresh produce PRO*ACT BB #:141746 is excited to announce William Foster as...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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