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Hass Avocado Board study shows growing segment of ‘super’ avocado shoppers

MISSION VIEJO, CA (Mar 8, 2021) – Avocados have found their way onto the tables of an increasing number of...

4 years ago 3 minute read

John Shuman named 2020 Vidalia Onion Grower of the Year

VIDALIA, Ga. (March 9, 2021) – John Shuman, president and CEO of Shuman Farms BB #:157367, Cobbtown, Ga., has been...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Former Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue joins vertical farmer Kalera’s board

ORLANDO, Fla., March 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kalera (Euronext Growth Oslo ticker KAL, Bloomberg: KSLLF), one of the fastest-growing...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Tanimura & Antle acquires Boston-based Green City Growers

SALINAS, Ca. (March 9th, 2021) – Employee owned grower-shipper, Tanimura & Antle BB #:115075 announced today the acquisition of Boston,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Stemilt spotlights apple and pear dollar growth in February Fast Facts

March 5, 2021 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 is back with another edition of its Fruit Tracker Fast Facts...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Arctic Apples makes staff promotions

Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA (March 8, 2021) – Okanagan Specialty Fruits BB #:337660, developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic apple,...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Driscoll Foods expands in PA with new distribution center

STROUDSBURG, PA – As of February 19th, Driscoll Foods, BB #:166203 an independent broadline distributor servicing the tri-state area, purchased...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Driverless tractor tech takes on Salinas

A California technology company promises increased production, better safety and labor savings with its driverless tractor technology. Bear Flag Robotics,...

4 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – March 5, 2021

Freezing temperatures hit desert lettuce this week, and Texas loss estimates are up to $600 million. Pamela’s got a beef...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Green Life Farms introduces Butterhead Lettuce

PRESS RELEASE: LAKE WORTH, Fla.–Green Life Farms, the environmentally-friendly commercial-scale hydroponic grower in Lake Worth, recently launched a new product:...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Avocados From Mexico launches AI-driven platform Avocado Nation

DALLAS, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the No. 1 selling brand of avocados in the...

4 years ago 4 minute read

USDA amends, reduces PACA action against Oregon packer

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an amended administrative complaint against North Pacific...

4 years ago 1 minute read

USDA cites Indiana organic firm for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, March 4, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on B & B Organics Inc.,...

4 years ago 2 minute read

USDA determines individual responsibly connected to California violator

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Lewis Macleod is a responsibly connected...

4 years ago 1 minute read

USDA cites California distributor for PACA Violations

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Bain Distributors Inc. BB #:163664,...

4 years ago 2 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on California company

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that United Commodities USA Inc. satisfied a reparation...

4 years ago 2 minute read

USDA cites California farm for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, March 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Evergreen Fresh Farms Inc. BB...

4 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ launches private online trading platform for fresh produce

March 4, 2021 – Today, fresh produce can ‘trade smarter’ through the release of the industry’s most sophisticated online marketplace....

4 years ago 3 minute read

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