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California Avocado Commission’s PMA Fresh Summit plan
IRVINE, Calif. – The California Avocado Commission (CAC) BB #:145028 has supported the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 for...
FDA, Mexican agencies strengthen food safety partnership
For Immediate Release: October 05, 2020 — Today, during a virtual ceremony, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and its...
Hazel Tech announces mango partnership with FLP of Peru
CHICAGO – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life,...
PMA Fresh Summit opens for previews
Newark, DE – Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 has opened the 2020 Fresh Summit virtual platform for the Buyer Preview...
Industry associations send comments on USDA Organic Enforcement Rules
October 5, 2020 — Today, the Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708, Western Growers Association BB #:144734 and United Fresh Produce...
Stemilt points to World Pear Day for promotions
WENATCHEE, WA – Celebrate the goodness of pears on Saturday, December 5 for World Pear Day. Recognized as a world...
Fruit World enters citrus season with new recyclable packaging
Reedley, CA – Fruit World, BB #:187196 a family-owned, flavor-focused grower-shipper of organic and conventional fruit, enters their 2020 citrus...
LGS Specialty Sales celebrates 30 years
NEW ROCHELLE, NY – LGS Specialty Sales, BB #:138665 a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, is celebrating...
UNFI, Key Food Cooperative reach long-term supply agreement
PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 and Key Food Stores Co-Operative, Inc. BB #:103100 today announced they have...
Superior Fresh rebrands, updates salad packaging
Northfield, Wis. – Superior Fresh, BB #:366219 the world’s largest aquaponic farm, growing USDA certified organic produce and Atlantic salmon,...
Center for Produce Safety funds 14 new research projects
Woodland, CA, October 6, 2020 – The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) has funded 14 new research projects, valued at just over $3.3 million, to...
USDA cites Florida firm for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 20, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Burbano Corporation, doing business as...
Imported asparagus prices gain strength
Asparagus prices are rising with volumes lower than the past several seasons. Supplies are available from Peru and Mexico, and...
Understanding Gen Z
In 2020, it’s easy to understand what makes a generation: a major shift, whether it be war, cataclysm, or technical...
ProduceIQ: Prices level off, asparagus gains offset iceberg’s drop
Week 40 prices have only reached the high of $0.85/pound once before in the last 15 years. Historically, prices decline...
Chuck’s Transport expands services with new headquarters
SHERTZ, TX—Chuck’s Transport Inc. BB #:152079 has a lot to celebrate in its 26th year in business. The company, founded...
USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, FL and TX
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...
Walmart supplier expands fresh-cut fruit recall
Company Announcement: Country Fresh BB #:280778 is extending their voluntary recall issued on October 2, 2020 to include various containers...
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