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Awe Sum Organics offers pears from Argentina

It is nearly autumn in the Rio Negro Valley of Argentina, and the time for fresh, juicy, delicious organically grown...

4 years ago 4 minute read

American Blueberry Growers gain support in ITC case

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A broad coalition of industry groups, elected officials, and state agricultural leaders – including...

4 years ago 5 minute read

PBH welcomes new chairman of the board

February 9, 2021 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 welcomes its 2021 Executive Committee, including 2021 Chairman...

4 years ago 8 minute read

Del Monte offers COVID-19 vaccinations to Illinois plant workers

KANKAKEE, Ill., Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — In an effort to increase safety and secure vital workers in its multi-national...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Graphic Packaging International launches sustainable ProducePack

ATLANTA, Feb. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Paper-based packaging leader, Graphic Packaging International is proud to announce the launch of ProducePack,...

4 years ago 3 minute read

A & A Organic Farms introduces new ‘Double A’ label for garlic

A & A Organic Farms BB #:169698 out of Watsonville, CA has started to receive their first containers of garlic...

4 years ago 2 minute read

G&R Farms supports local charities with Season of Giving Campaign

Glennville, GA – G&R Farms BB #:114342 launched their first Season of Giving campaign partnering with Costco and Schnucks in...

4 years ago 4 minute read

DoorDash acquires robot salad company Chowbotics

DoorDash General Manager Penn Daniel posted this to the company’s blog Feb. 8. (link removed) Chowbotics, the creator of the...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Super Bowl demand breaks Mexican avocado import records

PRESS RELEASE: DALLAS, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — It’s a green victory for Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the No....

4 years ago 7 minute read

Cyclospora prompts Shenandoah Growers imported organic basil recall

Company Announcement: Shenandoah Growers, Inc (Harrisonburg, VA) BB #:187801 out of an abundance of caution, has issued a limited, voluntary...

4 years ago 4 minute read

GrubMarket raised $90MM in 2020 to accelerate nationwide expansion

PRESS RELEASE: SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket today announced it completed $90 million of financing in an...

4 years ago 4 minute read

COVID Tech: Investing in the long run

Even with all the advantages demonstrated by new technologies, no one expects this pandemic situation to last forever. Yet both...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Church Brothers Farms launches premium Little Gem lettuce

SALINAS, Calif. – Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 is offering foodservice customers a new...

4 years ago 2 minute read

California Avocado Commission referendum scheduled

IRVINE, Calif. – Every five years the California Department of Food and Agriculture holds a state-mandated referendum vote to provide...

4 years ago 2 minute read

COVID Tech: Integrating new tools

2020 COVID hinderances such as stay-at-home orders, travel restrictions, and limitations on face-to-face interactions haven’t just led to the more...

4 years ago 5 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 5, 2021

Pamela and Greg talk indoor farming, and how the massive investments in the technology may affect demand for field-grown. Are...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Dole goes after bad habits in “Malnutrition” ad campaign

PRESS RELEASE: WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Committed to providing access to sustainable nutrition for 1 billion...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Grape consumption reveals resistance to sun damage

New study finds grapes increased resistance to sunburn and reduced markers of UV damage Fresno, CA – A recent human...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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