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West Pak Avocado hires sourcing director

Murrieta, CA (August 23, 2021) – West Pak Avocado BB #:117036, a global supplier of fresh avocados, proudly welcomes Stephen...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Taylor Farms invests in greenhouse market

North America’s largest grower and processor of leafy greens invests in the emerging market of indoor growing SALINAS, Calif., Aug....

4 years ago 2 minute read

CFIA issues food recall warning for Eat Smart brand Asian Sesame Chopped Salad Kit

Ottawa, August 24, 2021 – Curation Foods BB #:117213 is recalling Eat Smart brand Asian Sesame (Sésame asiatique) Chopped Salad...

4 years ago 2 minute read

HAB study shows bagged avocado sales rose more than 25%

MISSION VIEJO, CA – Bagged avocados are finding their way into the grocery baskets of U.S. avocado shoppers as bags...

4 years ago 3 minute read

OPS announces education session: What Lies Ahead for E-Commerce?

Monterey, CA – The growth of online/direct-to-consumer purchasing and the opportunities for organic fresh produce companies to play an increasing...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Stemilt first tree fruit company to achieve EFI certification

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 received new Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) certifications in August to become the first apple,...

4 years ago 6 minute read

United Fresh introduces Class 26 of the Produce Industry Leadership Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 25, 2021) – Today, United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 announced the members of the 2021-2022 United...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Caruso Produce opens new warehouse in Oregon

Caruso Produce, Inc. BB #:100737 has been going strong in its new 95,000 square foot warehouse it opened in May...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Restaurant industry survey shows rising fear of dining in

NRA letter to Congressional Leadership urges adequate funds to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ —...

4 years ago 3 minute read

AgTech firm Semios acquires Agworld

Vancouver, Canada — Semios, the leading precision-farming platform for permanent crops, announced today that it is acquiring Agworld, a leading...

4 years ago 5 minute read

sweetgreen to acquire robotic restaurant chain

LOS ANGELES, August 24, 2021–(BUSINESS WIRE)–sweetgreen, the mission-driven brand serving healthy food at scale, announces today its plans to acquire...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Pizza robots to serve up fresh pies in 90 seconds, 24/7

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Piestro, the robotic pizzeria that’s crafting high-quality artisan pizza, announced it...

4 years ago 6 minute read

ProduceIQ adds VP of Insights

Salinas, CA — Doug Fisher has joined ProduceIQ BB #:368175 (https://www.produceiq.com/) as Vice President of Insights, and brings over 30 years...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Moxxy promotes East Coast Project Manager

Miami, FL — Moxxy’s BB #:341508 award-winning team is celebrating a major accomplishment by one of its members – the...

4 years ago 4 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on two Arizona companies

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Lorex Produce LLC BB #:343176 satisfied a...

4 years ago 2 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Florida business

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Andean Fresh Fruit Corp., BB #:343379 satisfied...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Vision Produce acquired by private equity-backed Worldwide Produce

DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sole Source Capital LLC, an industrial-focused private equity firm, today announced that its portfolio company, Worldwide Produce BB #:135946,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

GrubMarket enters PA, GA markets with Atlantic Fresh Trading acquisition

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 24, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Atlantic Fresh Trading...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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