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Inteligistics enhances cut-to-cool monitoring

Salinas, CA (November 4, 2024) — Inteligistics continues to provide efficiency gains and lead the digital transformation of the perishable...

6 months ago 4 minute read

How to limit new customer fraud: Effective onboarding

While fraud has been a part of the produce industry for decades, Blue Book Services has seen a noticeable spike...

6 months ago 5 minute read

IFPA donates more than 200,000 lbs of produce after Global Produce and Floral Show

November 5, 2024 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has donated 226,735 lbs of produce and...

6 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA releases post-election collaboration initiatives

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2024 – Following yesterday’s U.S. election results, which return former President Donald Trump to the White House...

6 months ago 4 minute read

Mission Produce releases optimistic Q4 update

OXNARD, Calif., Nov. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and...

6 months ago 3 minute read

Vertical farm Bowery reportedly closes its doors 

One of the largest vertical farms in the U.S., Bowery Farming, has reportedly ceased all operations.  All employee sites, including...

6 months ago 1 minute read

ZAG Technical Services offers cybersecurity assessments

San Jose, Calif. (Nov. 4, 2024) – As National Cybersecurity Awareness Month comes to a close, ZAG Technical Services BB...

6 months ago 3 minute read

Western Growers sells retail insurance brokerage business

CHICAGO and IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hub International Limited (Hub), a leading global insurance brokerage and financial...

6 months ago 4 minute read

TGI Friday’s files Chapter 11 bankruptcy

On November 2, 2024, TGI Friday’s Inc., located in Dallas, TX filed a petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 In...

6 months ago 1 minute read

IFPA to address supply chain of the future starting with December meeting

International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 released this document on the Supply Chain of the Future: November 4, 2024 —...

6 months ago 6 minute read

Envy apple growers expand organic production as domestic season starts

(Wenatchee, WA) – November 1, 2024 – Excitement is building as ENVY apples supply transitions from imports to fresh, domestic...

6 months ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 1, 2024

Pamela breaks down 7-Eleven’s growth strategy focusing on fresh, and Greg says consumers are still concerned about grocery prices, despite...

6 months ago 1 minute read

Eagle Eye Produce launches potato bag with recycled content

Idaho Falls, ID – October 30, 2024 – Eagle Eye Produce BB #:156533, a leading grower, packer, and distributor of...

6 months ago 2 minute read

South Mill Champs and Mountain View Mushrooms announce supply partnership

Kennett Square, Pa. – Nov. 1, 2024 – South Mill Champs BB #:185043, a leading North American mushroom grower and...

6 months ago 3 minute read

The Foundation for Fresh Produce announces 2025 board of directors

October 31, 2024 Newark, Del.– The Foundation for Fresh Produce BB #:157162 announced the new 2025 Board members at the...

6 months ago 4 minute read

Mission Produce promotes vice president of sales

Oxnard, Calif. – Nov. 1, 2024– Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126 a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing fresh...

6 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA members donate products for White House annual Hallo-READ celebration

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2024 — The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is proud to provide thousands of pumpkins,...

6 months ago 3 minute read

CDC says onions likely source of McDonald’s outbreak

The CDC released this Investigation Update: E. coli Outbreak, Onions Served at McDonald’s – October 30, 2024: CDC, public health...

6 months ago 4 minute read

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