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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...
Remembering Idaho-Oregon leader Larry Link
This obituary was published by Argus Observer from Sep. 16 to Sep. 21, 2024. Lawrence “Larry” E. Link November 17,...
Focus on Foodservice: Ingredients and Menus
Restaurant operators globally have returned to menu innovation, according to Technomic, with the average chain worldwide introducing 19 new or...
Stemilt debuts new pear packing line
September 18, 2024 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Equipped with double the defect sorters and pear-protecting specifications, Stemilt’s BB #:113654 new automated...
Highline Mushrooms unveils new stuffed mushrooms
September 18, 2024 Leamington, Ontario – Highline Mushrooms, a leader in mushroom innovation and sustainability, is thrilled to announce the...
Darden and Uber partner for on-demand delivery, starting with Olive Garden
ORLANDO, Fla. and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc., BB #:111525 and Uber Technologies, Inc. have...
DAT: Truckload volumes and rates diverge in August
BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 18, 2024 — Truckload freight volumes and rates continued on divergent paths in August, with shipments rising and...
Warehouse robot innovator secures new funding
PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pickommerce, a warehouse automation innovator, announced today it has secured $3.4 million in funding to advance the development,...
Focus on Foodservice: Operator Issues
The foodservice industry expects to employ 15.7 million people in 2024—a record, according to the National Restaurant Association. Still, 45...
Blue Diamond Growers partner with Divert, Inc. on processing almond byproducts
September 17, 2024 WEST CONCORD, Mass. & SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect...
BrightFarms opens Chicago-area greenhouse hub
IRVINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BrightFarms BB #:344991, a national leader in the indoor farming industry, today announced the opening of...
Washington, Oregon pear crop estimate down 31 percent
MILWAUKIE, OREGON – With harvest underway throughout the four growing regions, Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) announces the first estimate of...
FFVA names new board chair, vice chair
MAITLAND, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 has named Steven Callaham, chief executive officer...
Avocados From Mexico picks Pati Jinich as culinary ambassador
DALLAS, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Award-winning television host, cookbook author…and now Avocado Culinary Ambassador! Chef Pati Jinich, star of “Pati’s Mexican Table,” is...
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