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Strong demand causing garlic supply gaps

Garlic buyers could have some problems finding steady supply this spring as demand rises. Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 says California’s...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Eagle Eye Produce expands onion programs with agreement

CORRECTION: Idaho Falls, ID – April 19, 2021 – Idaho Falls, Idaho based Eagle Eye Produce BB #:156533, a top-tier...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Northwest pear growers add ripening regulations for Anjous

PORTLAND, Ore. – The pear industry in the Pacific Northwest has added a regulation for Anjou pears in a move...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Fall and winter holidays drive higher avocado sales

MISSION VIEJO, CA – Holiday avocado sales continued to grow as shoppers purchased a record number of fresh Hass avocados...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Exploring H-E-B: Operational Expertise

H. E. Butt Grocery Company BB #:106490 is a well-run and highly recognized part of the national grocery industry, even...

4 years ago 3 minute read

PBH’s Have A Plant Ambassador Network expands

Produce for Better Health Foundation expands and rebrands elite ambassador network to reach consumers across three points of influence The...

4 years ago 11 minute read

USDA produce box may have no funding

USDA says a produce-only box program will replace the Farmers to Families Food Box program of the Trump administration, but...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Graphic Packaging International offers fiber-based ProducePack punnet

ATLANTA, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fiber-based packaging leader Graphic Packaging International is pleased to announce the launch of its...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Don Goodwin, GoldenSun Insights founder and former owner, dies at 58

Mound, MN.– April 2o, 2021 – Don Goodwin, founder and former owner of GoldenSun Insights, a strategy centric firm focused...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Oppy expands presence in Mexico with hire

Oppy BB #:113404 has added to its extensive team in North America with the hiring of Sergio Ruiz who will...

4 years ago 3 minute read

EFI named qualified certifying organization for Walmart

WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups,...

4 years ago 3 minute read

CA LGMA endorses pre-harvest testing to reduce outbreaks

April 20, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Salinas, CA — Last week the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement BB #:210653 Board...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Organic Grower Summit 2021 to be held by Western Growers and OPN

Monterey, CA – The Organic Produce Network (OPN) BB #:338018 and Western Growers (WG) BB #:144734 have formed a strategic...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Exploring H-E-B: Monitoring the competition

In the grocery industry, H. E. Butt Grocery Company BB #:106490 has a reputation for identifying competitive threats early and...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Del Monte expands organic fresh-cut fruit production

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

4 years ago 3 minute read

Canadian consumers show high COVID anxiety

Canada’s COVID-19 experience has been different than the U.S., and that’s causing the Canadian consumer to act differently. On the...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Saladworks and Frutta Bowls Team Up with Combo Kitchen

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., April 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In late December 2020, Saladworks’ parent company WOWorks acquired Frutta Bowls to...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Inspired Salads voted 2021 Best New Product at CPMA

COALDALE, AB – The Star Group BB #:332362 continues to innovate and respond to consumer demand for taste and convenience...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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