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EFI report highlights 10 ways to improve recruitment

WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy...

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USDA restricts PACA Violators in five states from operating in the produce industry

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA files action against Florida firm for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against R & S...

3 years ago 1 minute read

USDA files action against Florida citrus company for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against G & K...

3 years ago 1 minute read

PBH seeks public comments on the Fruit & Vegetable Gap Analysis due today

Last Call! Public comments on the Fruit & Vegetable Gap Analysis: Bridging The Disparity Between Federal Spending & America’s Consumption...

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Peak of the Market hires sales manager

Peak of the Market BB #:116490 is proud to announce that Kris Vincent has joined our team as Sales Manager....

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Good Foods hires SVP of sales

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis., Feb. 10, 2022 – Good Foods BB #:326876, a category leader in better-for-you dips, guacamoles and salad...

3 years ago 2 minute read

BrightFarms adds to salad kit lineup

IRVINGTON, N.Y. (Feb. 10, 2022) – BrightFarms, the New York-based leading supplier of indoor-grown leafy greens, today announced the launch...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA appoints members to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council

February 10, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of seven members and 10 alternate members...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 11, 2022

Pamela calls in from Not Fruit Logistica in Berlin to talk store checking and how some displays in Germany are...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Western Growers releases inaugural Global Harvest Automation Report

IRVINE, CALIF. (Feb. 7, 2022) – Growers are keen to adopt automation to bridge the growing labor gap and ensure...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Avocados From Mexico launches TikTok challenge for Super Bowl

DALLAS – During the week leading up to the Big Game, the virtual closet in the Avocados From Mexico (AFM)...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Wholly Guacamole partners with star linebacker for Super Bowl party recipes

ORANGE, Calif. – Are you ready for game day, but haven’t finalized your snack game yet? The makers of WHOLLY...

3 years ago 4 minute read

CPMA joins Canadian business leaders in call to end blockades

Today, CPMA BB #:153602 in collaboration with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and other business leaders and organizations across the...

3 years ago 1 minute read

NGA announces staff promotions

Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) BB #:163424, the trade association representing the independent community supermarket industry, announces...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Consumer demand grows for Autumn Glory apples

Yakima, WA – Autumn Glory apple is so delicious and unique in flavor that consumers are stockpiling supply. Consumer Adrienne...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA lowers Florida orange forecast

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its February citrus forecast, which shows a drop of 2 percent for Florida oranges...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Organically Grown Company names CEO

PORTLAND, Ore. – February 9, 2022 – Organically Grown Company BB #:149476, a leading wholesaler and marketer of certified organic...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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