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Peruvian blueberry exports grow in volume, but fell in value in August
In August 2024, Peru exported 21,621 tons of blueberries for $154.4 million, showing an increase of 4 percent in volume,...
Taylor Farms releases five new salad kits for fall
SALINAS, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2024) – Taylor Farms BB #:193361, North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh...
Blazer Wilkinson Gee starts import season of Foxy brand blueberries
Salinas, CA. September 23, 2024 – Blazer Wilkinson Gee (BWG) BB #:155056, announced the arrival of Foxy brand blueberries to...
Report: Restaurants hit record revenue but payroll outpaces gains
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, NEXT Insurance, a leading digital insurer transforming small business insurance, for...
Avocados From Mexico partners with Susan G. Komen again for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
DALLAS, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the number one selling...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, MD, and TX
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
USDA cites Florida firm for more than $1MM in PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on American Fruit & Produce Corp....
Focus on Foodservice: Looking Ahead
So what does the future of foodservice look like? For many, it’s already here; for others, it’s just trying to...
SnapDragon apple season begins with 20% more volume
Lockport, New York, September 20, 2024 — Shoppers around the country will soon find SnapDragon apples in their local grocery...
CPMA to hold meeting to develop international standard for compostable PLUs
Price Look Up (PLU) stickers will be center stage in a first-ever, worldwide meeting between the fresh produce industry and...
Duda Farm Fresh Foods makes changes in sales and marketing
Oviedo, Fla. (September 23, 2024) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh vegetables and citrus,...
Peru’s avocado exports fell in August as prices remained high
In July 2024, Peruvian avocado export value managed to grow due to higher prices, but in August the growth could...
USDA restricts four PACA violators in FL, NJ, and TX
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...
USDA restricts four PACA violators in LA, NY, and TX
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...
Focus on Foodservice: Health and Wellness
Continued interest in health and wellness at foodservice calls for more and bigger portions of produce on the plate. “A...
ZAG Technical Services to offer free Cyber Insights Reports at Global Show
San Jose, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2024) – ZAG Technical Services BB #:365534, a leader in IT and cybersecurity services for...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 20, 2024
Pamela noticed a trend this week in news releases: more investment, expansion, and innovation announcements than usual. And Greg says...
IFPA CEO previews State of the Industry keynote at Global Show
September 17, 2024 Washington, DC – “The produce and floral communities are facing challenges and transformation from all fronts,” said...
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