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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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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.,...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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....

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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