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Fruit World starts early-season organic cherries and apricots

REEDLEY, CA (May 4, 2021) – Fruit World, BB #:187196 a family-owned, flavor-focused grower-shipper of organic and conventional fruit, is...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Fifth Season expands salad line for Giant Eagle and Doorstep Delivery

PITTSBURGH, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The high-tech vertical farming system created by the team at Braddock, PA-based Fifth Season...

4 years ago 3 minute read

AeroFarms rebranding retail product line

NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, today announced a new brand identity for...

4 years ago 7 minute read

Country Fresh, Sun Rich acquired by Stellex Capital Management

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, May 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Country Fresh BB #:280778 and Sun Rich USA, two divisions previously...

4 years ago 3 minute read

70MM pounds of avocados expected for Cinco de Mayo

OXNARD, Calif., May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Avocado consumption insights from Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126, the world leader...

4 years ago 4 minute read

NatureSweet launches pilot for Fair Trade USA certified tomatoes for Walmart

San Antonio, TX, May 03, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NatureSweet BB #:152351 continues to follow its mission of transforming the...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Dole gives $750K to Center for Produce Safety

WOODLAND, Calif. — Dole Food Company BB #:124463 Vice President Food Safety and Quality Natalie Dyenson is frank about the...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Zespri announces new Head of Sales North America

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Susan Noritake promoted to Head of Sales North America in the lead sales position as Zespri...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Tanimura & Antle welcomes new Senior Harvest Director

SALINAS, Ca. – Employee owned Tanimura & Antle, BB #:115075 one of the largest grower shippers in the Salinas Valley,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Vanguard International adds to staff in Chile, Peru

ISSAQUAH, WA – May 4, 2021 – Vanguard International BB #:300298 has added new talent to their team with the...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Report: non-tariff barriers impact perishable imports at the Mexico-US border

TradeLab report showcases Non-tariff measures that restrict the importation of fresh produce and how these may have significant economic effects...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board announces new Executive Director

Dewitt, Mich., May 3, 2021 — The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB) has named Jamie Clover Adams as its new...

4 years ago 2 minute read

PBH generates 640MM media impressions with marketing campaign

May 3, 2021 – The results are in, and the Produce for Better Health Foundation’s BB #:157162 integrated marketing and communications...

4 years ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Prices leap to record highs as transitional gap widens

Although overall markets are down this week vs. last, prices hit record highs, $1.10/pound. The previous record, established in 2016,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Supply Chain: Responding to the next disruption

The rapid cascade of challenges at the outset of the pandemic last year decimated the supply chain capabilities of organizations...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Hazel Technologies taps retail veteran for business development

CHICAGO, IL (April 30, 2021) – Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Braga Fresh introduces three new salad kits

SOLEDAD, Calif. – May is national salad month and Braga Fresh BB #:206762 is introducing three new Josie’s Organics premium...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Del Monte relaunches Honeyglow pineapple

Coral Gables, FL (April 2021) – Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., BB #:111187 one of North America’s leading marketers...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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