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Ocean Mist Farms launches spring artichoke promotion

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (April 19, 2021) – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...

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Church Brothers Farms adds to sales team, promotes staff

SALINAS, Calif. – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 made additions to its sales team and promoted existing staff as part...

4 years ago 2 minute read

USDA withdraws proposal to add Romas to Florida tomato marketing order

Date April 19, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is withdrawing a proposal that would have revised the...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Exploring H-E-B: Community Focus

A sense of responsibility to its community has been part of H. E. Butt Grocery Company BB #:106490 since its...

4 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 16, 2021

Greg thinks the USDA’s food box cancelation is political, Pamela thinks it’s because the program wasn’t doing enough. Is there...

4 years ago 1 minute read

NatureFresh Farms’ new program to reduce food waste

A recent loss conscious program focuses on selling Nature Fresh Farms BB #:274537 imperfect produce to reduce food waste. The...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Total Produce $1.44bn refinancing includes loan for Dole acquisition

14 Apr 2021 Total Produce plc announced today that it has entered into a credit agreement with Coöperatieve Rabobank U.A.,...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Brighter Bites raises $40K with virtual fundraising event

Houston, TX – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education resources directly...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Port Manatee FL container trade soars 74 percent

PALMETTO, FL – Port Manatee’s vibrant containerized cargo trade keeps soaring to record heights, with the number of container units...

4 years ago 3 minute read

PMA and United Fresh to hold member vote on merger

WASHINGTON D.C. and NEWARK, DE – The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 and United...

4 years ago 1 minute read

United Fresh critical of USDA’s food box cancelation

Statement by United Fresh BB #:145458 on USDA’s Decision to End The Food Box Program On behalf of the millions...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Square Roots harvesting from new Michigan greenhouse

Square Roots is expanding fast—deploying its latest indoor farm in Michigan in just three months. To meet rapidly increasing demand...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Exploring H-E-B: Market Share and Banners

When it comes to market share, H. E. Butt Grocery Company BB #:106490 dominates in 11 South and Central Texas...

4 years ago 4 minute read

CPMA panel: Pandemic forces global supply chain changes

Much like consumers, produce companies around the globe will be more cautious and more focused on local than before the...

4 years ago 2 minute read

PMA hosts workshop: Growing a Healthier World Challenge

Newark, De. – Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 will hold an executive workshop on April 19 to mobilize the...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Magic Sun expands product line and sales staff

Richmond, VA – Magic Sun, a leading hydroponic grower in Mexico, is seeing continued growth and demand in its original...

4 years ago 3 minute read

California Giant releases new foodservice edition of The Buzz

WATSONVILLE, CA  – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 elevates their investment to the foodservice industry by introducing a new...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Report shows organic fresh produce sales grow 9% in Q1 2021

Monterey, CA (April 14, 2021) — Total organic fresh produce sales for the first quarter of 2021 saw a continuation...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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