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Study shows blueberries’ economic impact

Blueberries are big business in the U.S., and a recent economic impact study showed just how important they are. “Blueberries...

5 years ago 2 minute read

CFIA to require romaine from parts of California be tested for E. coli

NEWS RELEASE October 2, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Thanks in part to imported products, Canadians can enjoy fresh produce...

5 years ago 4 minute read

CPMA requests delay of new CFIA romaine protocol

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 sent the following letter to Canadian Minister of Health Patty Hajdu on September 30,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

D’Arrigo CA celebrates 21 year partnership with Breast Cancer Research Foundation

Salinas, CA: As of 1999, D’Arrigo California BB #:114843 has donated over $2 million to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation...

5 years ago 4 minute read

CGT Award renamed for late industry legend Freida Rapoport Caplan

Newark, Del. – Center for Growing Talent has announced that the Women’s Catalyst Award given to recognize an individual who...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Viva Fresh 2021 moves forward as hybrid in-person, virtual event

PRESS RELEASE: Mission, Texas; October 2, 2020: The Texas International Produce Association is pleased to announce that the 2021 Viva...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FFVA names new board chairman

MAITLAND, FL – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 has named Aaron Troyer, president of Troyer Brothers in...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Country Fresh recalls watermelon products

Country Fresh BB #:280778 is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of watermelon chunks from select stores as...

5 years ago 3 minute read

FPAA welcomes new chairman at annual meeting

Nogales, AZ— Members of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 held their annual meeting on September...

5 years ago 6 minute read

What five global trends will mean to produce consumption

One temptation in the fresh produce world is to focus so much on the daily business that there’s no time...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Naturipe Foods Announces New VP and GM

Estero, FL – Naturipe Foods BB #:165382 is pleased to announce the appointment of Jason Bellan as the division’s new...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Vitafoods joins Munger Farms to lead Naturipe into the future

Estero, FL – In October of last year, Hortifrut, BB #:154303 an owner of Naturipe Foods BB #:165382 and a...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USA Pears celebrates National Pizza Month with its pear pizza campaign

PORTLAND, Ore. – For the 2020-21 Northwest pear season, USA Pears BB #:162426 is once again going to celebrate National...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FiveStar Gourmet Foods launches new family size salads at Costco

Ontario, CA – Staying on-trend is one thing, but bringing the freshest seasonal ingredients in a timely manner is another,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

The secret to Costco’s blueberry success story

Blueberries are a success story at Costco, and the recipe can be easily summed up in one word: quality. “Always...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Awe Sum Organics announces their organic Peruvian grape program

PRESS RELEASE We are excited to offer organic table grapes from Peru in our Awe Sum Organics BB #:157008 label...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Growers Express announces new Chief Operating Officer

MONTEREY, CA – September 28, 2020 – Growers Express, LLC, BB #:126866 the innovator and premier processor of high-quality frozen...

5 years ago 3 minute read

FPAA names 2020 Member of the Year

The Members of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 have named Jose Antonio Martinez of Divine...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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