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USDA makes appointments to the Hass Avocado Board
November 30, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of eight members to the Hass Avocado...
Hazel Tech to hold Kiwifruit Quality Summit
The virtual event, to be held on December 9, 2021, will feature talks from industry leaders about the latest Kiwifruit...
USHBC’s MAP funding doubles for 2022
FOLSOM, Calif., November 29, 2021—The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) has notified the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) BB #:162393...
Vanguard gives 2021-22 South African grape update
From Vanguard International USA, Inc. BB #:300298 Issaquah, WA Before we share our first grape crop update for the 2021-22...
E-Commerce platform Pepper raises $16MM
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Pepper, the eCommerce platform for food distributors, has raised $16 million in Series A funding that will enhance...
FTC demands information in supply chain probe
The agency orders Walmart, Amazon, Kroger and other large wholesalers and suppliers to turn over information to help study causes...
Fresh from the field update: Vanguard China Fuji apple season
With many external hurdles to navigate, 2020 was a disappointing season for Chinese Fuji apples. Sales were slow due to...
McLane Grocery names new president
TEMPLE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–McLane Company, Inc., BB #:133708 a leading supply chain services company providing grocery and foodservice solutions, is pleased...
FreshEdge acquires Monteverde’s of Pittsburgh
Deal expands FreshEdge’s footprint east; broadens reach of one of the largest independent fresh food distributors in the U.S. INDIANAPOLIS |...
Jacobs Farm del Cabo progresses ClimateLab initiative
Jacobs Farm del Cabo BB #:158898 is making significant progress in its ClimateLab efforts, a program focused on building a...
Sakata Seed America appoints COO
Morgan Hill, CA – Sakata Seed America announces the appointment of Eduardo Flores to the role of Chief Operations Officer...
World Pear Day returns December 4
PORTLAND, Ore. – Pear Bureau Northwest BB #:162426 is launching the sixth edition of its annual World Pear Day on...
Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet expands sales team
Leading produce marketer Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet welcomes Andrew Kamenitzer as account executive to their sales team. Andrew’s 20+ sales and...
USDA has lowest vaccination rate among government agencies
USDA had the lowest percentage of COVID vaccinated employees among all government departments, with 86 percent of employees receiving at...
CSPI says federal policies for food bank donations should prioritize nutrition
No federal policies and few state policies affecting food bank donations currently prioritize nutrition, according to a new report released...
Pallet Logistics of America acquires pallet recycler
DALLAS, November 29, 2021 (Newswire.com) – Pallet Logistics of America, a portfolio company of Silver Oak Services Partners, LLC and...
Food benefits platform Tangelo partners with Wake County
PRESS RELEASE: Food insecurity is at an all-time high, with one in eight Americans reporting some level of uncertainty about...
Fruit Logistica postponed to April 2022
PRESS RELEASE: The fourth wave of the coronavirus pandemic is worsening the situation in many European countries. At the same...
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