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Exploring H-E-B: A Lone Star standout
Regional retailer H-E-B, BB #:106490 founded in Kerrville, TX in 1905 as the C.C. Butt Grocery Store, has grown into...
USDA to start produce box program
The USDA plans to purchase fresh produce for a produce box program to run through food banks. It will be...
Zespri launches SunGold Kiwi marketing campaign
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Retailers can plan for another successful season with the leader in kiwifruit as Zespri BB #:141270...
Hazel Technologies closes $70MM in financing
CHICAGO, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hazel Technologies, Inc., a USDA-funded agricultural technology company delivering new solutions to combat food...
Wegmans, Target, Nugget, Publix make 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For
Wegmans BB #:104173 must be doing something right. The Rochester, NY-based company is celebrating its 24th year on the Fortune...
NABC and USHBC adds new Director of Communications to staff
Folsom, CA – Jill Scofield has been hired as the director of communications and industry relations for the North American...
California Grocers Association, Fresh Produce & Floral Council join partnership agreement
Monday, April 12th, 2021 ANAHEIM, CA – The California Grocers Association BB #:163393 and Fresh Produce & Floral Council BB...
Braga Fresh announces new VP of Sales
SOLEDAD, Calif. – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 promoted Heather Fuller to vice president of sales. Fuller has been with the...
Catania Worldwide celebrates the life of Sam Bertucci
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Sam (Salvatore) Bertucci. Sam passed...
USDA to invest $250MM in fruit, vegetable grants; incentive programs
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2021— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of more than $330 million to...
The Labor Conundrum: The future is far away
To sum up the future perspective, labor costs for growing fruits and vegetables in the United States are likely to...
ProduceIQ: Once again, Avocados fly close to the sun
The swing of Spring is well underway and much of the fresh produce industry is transitioning to new harvesting regions....
AgroFresh appoints CEO
PHILADELPHIA, April 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., a global leader in produce freshness solutions, today announced that...
Ag Tech firm GreenVenus appoints CEO
DAVIS, Calif., April 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GreenVenus, LLC, an agricultural technology company focused on accelerating the green revolution, today...
Oppy freshens up product line in time for CPMA Fresh Week
As the industry anticipates the return and revitalization of Canada’s primary produce event in its new form, leading grower, marketer...
Ocean Mist showcases Season & Steam line at CPMA
CASTROVILLE, Calif. – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., will...
Hazel Tech to hold first virtual Apple Quality Summit
CHICAGO, IL– Hazel Technologies, Inc., BB #:302595 a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life,...
Jazz apples partners with Dreamworks movie Spirit Untamed
Los Angeles (April 12, 2021) – JAZZ apples are joining an epic adventure thanks to an exclusive new partnership with...
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