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C-Stores: Opportunities for fresh produce growth
Out of bananas and apples? Have a taste for fresh, locally grown blueberries or need some heirloom tomatoes to mix...
Produce Pro celebrates 30 year anniversary
WOODRIDGE, Ill., Dec. 1, 2020 – A leader in ERP software for the produce and perishables industry, Produce Pro Software...
USDA restricts PACA violators in California, Florida and Texas
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
Blackberry production, exports drop in Michoacan, Mexico
As the debate continues whether Mexican imports harm U.S. domestic growers, Mexican growers report a significant decline in blackberry production...
Veg Pro recalls baby spinach due to Salmonella risk
Company Announcement: Vegpro International BB #:160183 of Sherrington, QC Canada is recalling Fresh Attitude baby spinach (5oz and 11oz) with...
Starr Ranch Growers sweetens the holiday season with baking promotion
Wenatchee, WA – Starr Ranch Growers BB #:281685 is making the holiday season a little sweeter this year with apple-centric...
G&R Farms partners retailers for Season of Giving promotion
Glennville, GA – In an effort to give back during the holiday season, G&R Farms BB #:114342 has partnered with...
Roger Pepperl retiring after 40 year career
WENATCHEE, WA – Produce marketer and former retail buyer/merchandiser, Roger Pepperl, is retiring after a 40-year career spent elevating the...
Dupré Logistics enters produce market with acquisition
LAFAYETTE, LA (NOVEMBER 12, 2020) – Dupré Logistics has completed its acquisition of Michigan-based TTS Logistics, BB #:371015 marking the...
Hy-Vee recalls two fresh-cut vegetable mix products
Company Announcement — Hy-Vee, Inc., BB #:101759 based in West Des Moines, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling two of its Hy-Vee...
Tennessee firm posts $400,000 bond for PACA license
WASHINGTON, Nov. 23, 2020 – Legendary Baking I LLC, BB #:370973 trading as J. Horners, operating out of Nashville, Tenn.,...
CMI Orchards launches new digital marketing strategy
Wenatchee, WA – In late 2019, CMI Orchards BB #:134183 launched a digital marketing strategy designed to directly target apple...
3 new hires join Vanguard Direct
ISSAQUAH, WA – On the cusp of the important season getting underway, Vanguard Direct BB #:338552 are proud to announce...
CMI Orchards partners with Independent Warehouse for pears
Wenatchee, WA – CMI Orchards BB #:134183 has entered into a partnership with Independent Warehouse, Inc. BB #:113109 to expand...
USDA announces appointments to Hass Avocado Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture BB #:164377 today announced the appointment of 11 members to the Hass Avocado Board BB...
Dole recalls organic romaine hearts
MONTEREY, CA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. BB #:114768 is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic romaine hearts....
Football hall of famer Tony Gonzalez stresses plant protein diet
As part of his promotion with Wonderful Pistachios, BB #:355607 pro football hall of famer Tony Gonzalez credited his diet...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 20, 2020
Pamela and Greg talk about how we’re seeing the FDA’s New Era of Smarter Food Safety already reflected in fresh...
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