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Sweet Seasons LLC irradiates mangos in Texas

Sweet Seasons LLC BB #:210074 makes history once again, being the first ever to irradiate mango criollo in the state...

3 years ago 1 minute read

AM Fresh Group to acquire genetics firm IFG and merge it with SNFL

News Highlights • This transaction brings together two very complementary businesses with the potential to better address the growing global...

3 years ago 10 minute read

How retailers appeal to consumer value demands

ORLANDO, FL — Inflation is hitting consumers hard enough right now that price has risen to the top factor for...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Bolthouse Farms establishes new hub to strengthen environmental, social, governance commitment and capabilities

BAKERSFIELD, Calif., March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In order to strengthen its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitment, and...

3 years ago 4 minute read

UNFI hires Coca-Cola exec for newly-created Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced that Louis Martin has been appointed to the newly created...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Living Greens Farm, Inc. announces significant expansion

FARIBAULT, Minn., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Living Greens Farm (LGF), one of the largest indoor vertical aeroponic farms in...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Jack in the Box completes its acquisition of Del Taco

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Del...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Ice continues to disrupt desert lettuce

The Arizona/California desert region has dealt with volatile weather much of this winter, and it has continued into the edge...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Ocean Mist begins purple artichoke season

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (March 7, 2022) – Ocean Mist Farms BB #:111742, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Industry mourns the loss of South Texas produce veteran

3/4/2022 (McAllen, TX) — The produce industry is saddened by the loss of longtime friend and colleague, Dene Iliff, who...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA warns of phishing scheme targeting food purchase programs

Date March 04, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is warning vendors who wish to participate in USDA...

3 years ago 1 minute read

U.S. Department of Labor fines Florida firm for H-2A violations

KANSAS CITY, MO – After long days spent toiling in fields under a hot Missouri sun, immigrant workers returned to...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Dunnhumby: Consumers think food inflation is higher than it is

CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today released findings from its two-year worldwide study of the impact...

3 years ago 7 minute read

USDA to host webinar on Pesticide Data Program

From the Alliance for Food and Farming The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a webinar on March 15...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Organic Produce Summit plans brand vs. private label educational session

Monterey, CA (March 7, 2022) – The continued growth of organic fresh produce has spurred a debate on the value...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Indoor Ag-Con boasts record attendance

(MARCH 4, 2022) — Just four months after its COVID-delayed October 2021 edition in Orlando, the Indoor Ag-Con trade show...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Fresh Innovations California launches Apple Nachos Kits

STOCKTON, CA – Fresh Innovations California has announced their newest product – Apple Nachos Kits. This new snack combines fresh,...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Fyffes publishes first Human Rights Report and second Human Rights Impact Assessment

Fyffes has published its second Human Rights Impact Assessment and first Human Rights report, covering the year 2021. The report...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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