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Hunts Point strike ends with largest raise in 30 years  

After a week on strike, Hunts Point produce handlers are back on the job.   Teamsters Local 202 called the strike...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Stemilt promotes Pinata apples for spring holidays

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Prepared to be the star of the show, the apple with the extraordinary culinary attributes is ready...

4 years ago 4 minute read

LGS’s special packaging for Valentine’s Day

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – LGS Specialty Sales, BB #:138665 a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, announces a...

4 years ago 2 minute read

FPFC names 2021 board of directors

ANAHEIM, CA— The Fresh Produce & Floral Council BB #: 162392 introduced a new set of Board Members for the...

4 years ago 4 minute read

California Walnuts partners PBH for The Plant-Forward Eating Guide

Jan. 25, 2021 – The California Walnut Board, in partnership with the Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162, announced...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Mission Produce releases first financial report after fall IPO

OXNARD, Calif., Jan. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mission Produce, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVO) BB #:118126, the world leader in sourcing,...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Kroger chooses Phoenix for newest Ocado e-commerce facility

PHOENIX, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, and Ocado , a world...

4 years ago 4 minute read

2021: Produce marketing and messaging adjusts

Even with the uptick in purchasing, Covid hasn’t moved the needle much when it comes to produce consumption in the...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Oppy expands Ocean Spray partnership with grape harvest

The leading grower now offers exceptional Ocean Spray grapes year-round Oppy, BB #:113404 the leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Foodservice needs more help to rebound

While it’s no secret that restaurants have suffered the past 10 months, those in the day-to-day business say their stories...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Lawmakers draw attention to Hunts Point produce handler strike

While President Biden’s inauguration was happening in Washington, D.C., one of the most well-publicized lawmakers was at a produce terminal...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Imperfect Foods secures $95MM Series D Investment Commitment, completes transition to national grocery delivery

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Imperfect Foods, the company reimagining sustainable grocery delivery, announces today it received a commitment to fund...

4 years ago 4 minute read

D’Arrigo CA promotes wellness in the new year

Why is wellness so difficult to achieve? If we could manage obesity, type 2 diabetes, lower our risks of heart...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Moxxy Marketing hires Marketing Director

Pullman, WA — Moxxy Marketing BB #:341508 has added Beth Adan, an experienced marketer, SEO strategist and content creator, in...

4 years ago 3 minute read

IFCO Systems names new president for North America

Tampa, FL (USA) – IFCO SYSTEMS, BB #:173039 the world’s leading provider of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh food...

4 years ago 3 minute read

2021: Consumers buying but remain skittish

Understandably, the virus has caused changes in consumer purchasing behavior. While increased demand for produce was widespread in the lockdown’s...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Shopper Insights: Get to consumers by getting who’s close to them

Consumers say social media influencers can get them to buy new types of fruits and vegetables. But they can’t compare...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Race-West Company addresses butternut squash recall

Race-West Company BB #:156704 of Clarks Summit, PA, has been involved in butternut squash that has been voluntarily recalled by...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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