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