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USDA announces Good Manufacturing Practices Audit for Produce Distribution Centers
Date March 21, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the establishment of the Good Manufacturing Practices...
Dandy Celery promotes ‘Celery-brate Yourself’ self-care sweepstakes
Oviedo, Fla., March 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dandy Celery, a leading grower of fresh celery in the U.S., launches...
One Step Vending Corp. acquires majority stake in vertical farm
Harrison, NY., March 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — One Step Vending Corp., a company specializing in emerging industries acquisitions with...
RoboResearch report shows consumers returning to normal on foodservice and retail
RaboResearch colleagues from the consumer foods team published a report recently on consumer behavior changes that persisted through the latest...
Farm Fresh Produce recalls mixed mushroom pack
Farm Fresh Produce LLC BB #:300536 of Vernon, CA, is recalling all of the 14.11 ounce packages of “TWA AGRICULTURE...
Dollar Stores: Beyond the dollar
As dollar stores experiment with new formats and fresh product lineups, they’re also exploring higher price points that would allow...
U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council seeks new member nominations
Folsom, California – Members of the highbush (cultivated) blueberry industry are now seeking nominees to fill U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council...
USDA seeks nominees for the Hass Avocado Board
March 17, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking six nominees for the Hass Avocado Board. Seats...
Hazel Tech to host Cherry Quality Summit this month
The virtual event, held on March 31, 2022, will feature talks by industry leaders on cherry quality and global market...
Tech partnership to bring AI-enabled robotic solutions to retail grocery
BEDFORD, Mass. and NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Berkshire Grey Inc, a leader in AI-enabled robotic solutions...
Sun World develops two new grape varieties through partnership
Two newly released grape varieties, developed collaboratively between Cornell AgriTech and Sun World International BB #:172413, a global fruit genetics...
OPS third educational session explores sustainability
Monterey, CA – With greater emphasis and importance placed on sustainability efforts from organic growers and the grocery community, industry...
AFF: Abandon fear tactics and support families and their choices instead
We learned about a new and disturbing statistic from a registered dietitian – 13 million children in the U.S. live...
Dollar Stores: Messaging and exposure
A major challenge for dollar retailers is many consumers, both regulars and new, often don’t realize the stores even carry...
CMI Orchards achieves EFI certification on apples, cherries and pears
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers,...
AFF appoints dietitians as members to management board
The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) announced the appointment of dietitian and nutrition communicators Dr. Sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS,...
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. recalls fresh-cut products
Fruit Fresh Up, Inc. is voluntarily recalling from the market all fresh cut fruit and vegetable products and ready to...
USApple publishes Pollinator BMPs for apples
Falls Church, Va. — The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 today released its new publication, Pollinator Best Management Practices for Apples....
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