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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

Village Farms hires EVP of Corporate Affairs

VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Village Farms International, Inc. BB #:263321 today announced the appointment of Ann Gillin...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Soli Organic to build first soil-based organic indoor farm in Seattle area

ROCKINGHAM, Va., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Soli Organic Inc. BB #:187801, the nation’s only soil-based, controlled environment agriculture company...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Salad Station restaurants plan national expansion

HAMMOND, La. – Salad Station – a fully customizable salad restaurant concept famous for serving farm-fresh gourmet ingredients – is...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Restaurant trend report shows growth of online, third-party app ordering

NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BentoBox, a website, e-commerce, and marketing platform for over 8,000 restaurant concepts worldwide,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Croptracker upgrades vision technology for scanning berries stonefruit & apples

Now Scans Cherries, Blueberries, Apples Down to Fractions of a Millimeter KINGSTON, ON – Croptracker, Inc. has released its groundbreaking...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Richter Co., Stanley Farms partner on Vidalias

Stanley Farms and Richter and Company BB #:108297 are excited to announce a recently completed joint venture. The two organizations...

3 years ago 1 minute read

JOH adds to Mid-Atlantic Division staff

BILLERICA, Mass., February 7, 2022 – JOH is pleased to announce that Gabriel “Gabe” Gonzalez has joined the team as...

3 years ago 1 minute read

GrubMarket acquires supply chain software provider

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Chicago-based Nova...

3 years ago 4 minute read

IFPA presents recommendations to USDA Industry Advisory Committee

Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, February 2, 2022, senior leadership from the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Infarm plans to build second growing center in U.S.

• Infarm kicks off its U.S. expansion plans that include five new Growing Centers with a total size of over...

3 years ago 5 minute read

New study includes IFPA perspectives on child nutrition

Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – The Bipartisan Policy Center recently released a new study from its Food and Nutrition...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Jac Vandenberg launches first home compostable grape bag

New York based fresh produce importer and distributor, Jac. Vandenberg Inc. BB #:103960 has done it again by introducing a...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Sunbasket expands menu with Fresh & Ready Bowls for lunch at home

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Sunbasket, the nation’s top-rated, healthy meal delivery service, is expanding its offerings beyond...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA files action against Florida distributor for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against All Fresh Distributors...

3 years ago 2 minute read

NC firm posts PACA required $50K employment bond

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7, 2022 – Lancaster Farms LLC, operating out of Wilson, N.C., posted a $50,000 surety bond with the...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Viva Fresh keynote speaker to take on clean eating at expo

Mission, Texas – The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) BB #:162361 has announced Dave McGillivray as the 2022 Viva Fresh...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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