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EFI hires compliance expert as Certification Manager

WASHINGTON, DC – On its continued path of growth, Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Data reveals apples continue to be a hot produce item

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Fast Facts The Cast video series is back with Stemilt’s BB #:113654 marketing director, Roger Pepperl and...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Southern Specialties marks 30 year anniversary

Pompano Beach, FL – Southern Specialties, Inc. BB #:142198  is celebrating their 30th anniversary. The company was founded by President and...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Hazel Tech announces new product line, partnership with WP Produce

CHICAGO – Hazel Technologies BB #:302595, a USDA-funded company providing new technologies to extend the quality shelf life of produce...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Use technology to market to Gen Z

In addition to being digital natives, Generation Z “see technology as integral to their lives,” according to a LinkedIn article...

5 years ago 3 minute read

PMA announces four Fresh Summit award winners

Newark, DE – Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 and Center for Growing Talent (CGT) have announced the 2020 winners of...

5 years ago 7 minute read

Oppy amplifies existing strengths through partnership with Eco Farms

Oppy BB #:116424 has recently acquired a 65% stake in Eco Farms BB #:295519, a leading avocado grower since 1972...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Generation Farms launches Fresh for the Future website

Vidalia, GA — Generation Farms BB #:369223 (generationfarms.com), a grower-shipper of premium-quality conventional and organic fruits and vegetables, today launched...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms announces new Commodity Account Manager

CASTROVILLE, Calif. – Ocean Mist Farms (OMF) BB #:111742, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S.,...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Driscoll’s and Plenty collaborate to grow strawberries indoors

WATSONVILLE, Calif. & SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.- Driscoll’s, BB #:116044 the leading consumer brand in fresh berries, and indoor vertical-farming...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Fruit Logistica 2021 shifts from February to May

Berlin, 12 October 2020 – Fruit Logistica will take place in 2021 as a Special Edition and is rescheduling to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Gen Z’s purchasing habits show contradictions

We know some about Generation Z’s spending habits, but with their age range being 8 to 24, a lot could...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Autumn Glory apple season begins for Superfresh Growers

Yakima, WA- The leaves in Central Washington state are turning to gold, announcing Autumn Glory apple harvest. The flavors of...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Stemilt introduces new apple-pear package options at PMA Fresh Summit

WENATCHEE, Wash. – While PMA Fresh Summit is taking a virtual approach this year, don’t forget to stop by and...

5 years ago 5 minute read

FDA declares end to onion Salmonella outbreak

October 8 update — According to the CDC, the outbreak involving Salmonella contamination of onions appears to be over. Recalled...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Updated Q&A document for importing U.S. romaine into Canada

On October 2, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) announced new requirements for romaine imported into Canada from the...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Summer heat leaves lasting effects on California vegetables

The August heat wave amidst the wildfires has a lasting effect on California vegetables, leading to volatile markets. Foodservice cooperative...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Guimarra partners with Fair Trade offering webinar for Fair Trade Month

LOS ANGELES – The Giumarra Companies BB #:156835, in partnership with Fair Trade USA, announces an educational “Ask Us Anything:...

5 years ago 5 minute read

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