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FFVA names new director of labor relations

MAITLAND, Fla. – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 has named James “Jamie” Fussell, Jr. as its new...

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Virtual 2021 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention opens Feb. 8

The virtual 2021 Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Convention will open this Monday, February 8 and live sessions will continue until...

4 years ago 2 minute read

FDA to use new romaine sampling plan in Yuma

February 5, 2021 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is launching an assignment to collect romaine lettuce samples from...

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Stemilt apple analysis shows sales up over last year

February 5, 2021 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Apple sales were up nearly five percent year over year from November 7, 2020...

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Southern hemisphere expects another citrus record export year in 2021

Southern hemisphere citrus growers plan to follow up 2020 record demand with another record export crop in 2021. While it’s...

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COVID Tech: Finding new best practices

Businesses may have scrambled at the onset of the coronavirus and the shutdown that followed, but the months since have...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Mushrooms trending as “next big thing” in 2021

With 2021 well underway, mushrooms are continuing their annual trend of placing high among annual food and health trend lists....

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John Burton reflects on retirement after 50 years with Peter Rabbit Farms

From loading railcars with 75 pound bags of carrots to running the third largest fresh carrot packing facility in the...

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Revol Greens expansion delivers more local greens

Revol Greens’ BB #:358676 greenhouse expansion allows it to serve customers at a new level. Tom Thompson, Chief Revenue Officer,...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Meet FRSHst: Del Monte’s new healthy restaurant concept

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — FRSHst™, the innovative fresh and healthy dining experience from Fresh Del Monte Produce BB...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Burger King France gives away fresh potatoes to help farmers

You want fries a bag of potatoes with that? Starting February 2, participating Burger King locations in France are giving...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Bard Valley study shows date category growth

YUMA, AZ (February 3, 2021) – The date category grew in 2020 translating $6.0 million in incremental sales reaching $114.7...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Southern Specialties expands its Mexican asparagus

February 3, 2021 Southern Specialties BB #:142198, a leading grower, importer, processor and distributor of asparagus is ramping up its...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Allen Lund Co. acquires Magic Valley Truck Brokers

The Allen Lund Company BB #:107465 is pleased to announce the acquisition of Magic Valley Truck Brokers, Inc. based in...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Greenhouse firm AppHarvest goes public

MOREHEAD, Ky., Feb. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppHarvest, a leading AgTech company and Certified B Corp building and operating...

4 years ago 8 minute read

Pacific Coast Fruit acquires NW rival

Portland, OR-based Pacific Coast Fruit BB #:100777 has acquired rival Northwest Specialty Produce, Inc., BB #:166976 Seattle. According to the...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Naturipe makes sales, operations promotions

Salinas, CA – Naturipe Farms BB #:116078 is pleased to announce the promotions of three of its valued long-term employees....

4 years ago 3 minute read

Brighter Bites strengthens partnership with Houston Food Bank

HOUSTON, TX – Brighter Bites, BB #:326876 a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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