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Kreher Family Farms announces new partnership

Clarence, NY & Eden, NY– Kreher Family Farms BB #:309096 and W.D. Henry & Sons, Inc. BB #:192245 are pleased...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Food box future on new Ag Secretary Vilsack’s plate

With President Biden’s Agriculture Secretary nomination Tom Vilsack expected to be confirmed Feb. 23, it’s worth looking at what we’ll...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Texas Gov. Abbott requests disaster assistance from USDA

PRESS RELEASE Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested a USDA disaster designation for Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties in response...

4 years ago 1 minute read

PACA Reparation Cases Now Available on Blue Book Online

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Carol Stream, IL, USA – February 22, 2021 – Blue Book Services’ Claims Activity Table (CAT) was...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Avocados from Mexico announces return of ‘Taco Tip Off’ program

DALLAS /PRNewswire/- Avocados From Mexico (AFM) BB #:371130, the No. 1 selling brand of avocados in the U.S, is teaming...

4 years ago 4 minute read

G&R Farms continues Growing Americas Farmers program

Glennville, GA – G&R Farms BB #:114342 is excited to continue the “Growing America’s Farmers” (GAF) program with regional and...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Pacific Trellis names CEO, private investment partnership

LOS ANGELES, February 22, 2021 – With a move that will help the company continue its growth, Pacific Trellis Fruit...

4 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 19, 2021

Greg’s fresh off of vacation while Pamela’s been holding down the fort…from a blanket fort in her living room in...

4 years ago 1 minute read

PBH celebrates award winning year with “Have A Plant Movement”

PBH Members Poised For Success With New Engagement Tools That Inspire Millions Of Gen Z & Millennials To Enjoy More...

4 years ago 8 minute read

USDA, FDA reaffirm no evidence shows transmission of COVID-19 through food or food packaging

Statement from Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs – Food and Drug Administration Janet Woodcock M.D. Febuary 18, 2021 After...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Country Fresh enters into stalking horse purchase agreement in bankruptcy sale

THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Feb. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Country Fresh, BB #:280778 a leading fresh-cut fruit, vegetable, and snacking...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Texas produce outlook: It’s bad, with assessments ongoing

Extreme low temperatures, power outages, gas shortages, and ice-covered roadways threaten crops and logistics across Texas. Rio Grande Valley grower-shippers...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Bedford Industries launches plant-based bag closure

WORTHINGTON, Minn. – Bedford Industries BB #:154097 today introduces CloseIt Bio-Clip, its new plant-based bag closure containing 100% USDA certified...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Hazel Tech names new VP of Marketing

CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Ways to share your sustainability story

So many produce companies have invested in sustainable practices and found the business and environmental payoff, but the investment in...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Total Produce merger with Dole Food Co. brings public listing to U.S.

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Transaction Highlights: Total Produce plc, Europe’s leading fresh produce company, Dole Food Company, Inc. BB #:124463, and affiliates of...

4 years ago 13 minute read

Vanguard gives Southern Hemisphere grape crop update

ISSAQUAH, WA – Vanguard International BB #:139145 is sharing detailed grape crop updates from their teams in Peru, Chile and...

4 years ago 7 minute read

Forbes honors The Produce Moms CEO as upstart entrepreneur

Lori Taylor continues to receive recognition for her work creating and building The Produce Moms BB #:366223 brand, and helping...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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