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Study shows fresh grapes are a natural source of vitamin K and flavonoids

Emerging Research Suggests Beneficial Role of Vitamin K and Certain Flavonoids Against Covid-19 Fresno, CA – A recent study published...

4 years ago 3 minute read

FPAA names new communications coordinator

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 is pleased to announce that Andrea Ortega has joined the...

4 years ago 2 minute read

West Pak Avocado releases first sustainability report

Murrieta, CA – West Pak Avocado BB #:117036, the global supplier of premium avocados, is pleased to unveil its inaugural...

4 years ago 6 minute read

FMI’s fresh foods agenda for 2021

ARLINGTON, VA— FMI, The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 today announces its fresh foods insights and programming agenda for 2021...

4 years ago 3 minute read

New Products: Stalking Asparagus Sales

With the cultivation of asparagus in Peru and Mexico, this once very seasonal commodity is now available year-round. Shani Nir,...

4 years ago 1 minute read

U.S. and international blueberry companies form coalition to oppose limitations on imports

Agriculture Leaders Say Imports Clearly Contribute to Success of Domestic Industry by Providing Year-Round Supply of Super Fruit WATSONVILLE, CALIF....

4 years ago 6 minute read

D’Arrigo California redesigns website

Tuesday, January 5, 2021 – Salinas, CA: D’Arrigo California BB #:114843 is proud to announce the launch of its newly...

4 years ago 4 minute read

The work of food safety continues in 2021

Even as the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act turns 10 this week, food safety remains a work in progress. FDA...

4 years ago 3 minute read

New Products: Package Perfect

Growers and shippers have always sought ways to get their products safely to markets near and far, once there, to...

4 years ago 2 minute read

FreshEdge acquires Detroit distributor

INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Leonardo’s Produce, BB #:162215 a distributor of fresh produce and specialty products, joined FreshEdge, a family of produce...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Dunkin adds vegetarian breakfast sandwich

PRESS RELEASE: CANTON, Mass., Jan. 4, 2021 — As the trend of Americans adding plant-based options to their diet blossoms, Dunkin’ continues to...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Industry mourns loss of Robert Glasser

From The Fresh Produce & Floral Council: On December 22, Robert R. Glasser died peacefully in his sleep. He was...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Summer holiday season brings strong avocado sales

MISSION VIEJO, CA – Summer avocado sales continued to grow as shoppers purchased a record number of fresh Hass avocados...

4 years ago 3 minute read

USDA sanctions California PACA violator

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Poblano Fresh Produce Corp. BB...

4 years ago 2 minute read

South Mill Champs acquires mushroom processor

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — South Mill Champs, BB #:185043 one of the largest high-quality mushroom growers...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Chipotle launches Cilantro-Lime cauliflower rice in Keto, Whole30, and plant-based menu options

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice is available...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Penske Logistics completes acquisition of Black Horse Carriers, Inc.

READING, Pa., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Penske Logistics has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Black Horse Carriers,...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Village Farms CEO sells over 500,000 company stock shares

TORONTO, Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Michael A. DeGiglio, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Village Farms International, Inc....

4 years ago 3 minute read

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