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Lettuce market keeps rising above the challenges

If life were simply a video game, I think we might be able to come to a consensus to hit...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FDA issues injunction to stop sprout grower under Produce Safety Rule

For Immediate Release: September 15, 2020 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that Fortune Food Product, Inc.,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Church Brothers introduces Ready Sides

SALINAS, Calif. – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 is launching three-minute microwavable Ready Sides – adding to its existing line...

5 years ago 2 minute read

SweeTango Apples “vintage crop” driving up sales

Swedesboro, N.J. – Just three weeks into the 2020 SweeTango apple season, the brand’s marketing and sales desks report that...

5 years ago 6 minute read

Demystifying Goodwill: Goodwill vs. Intangible Assets

Many tort claims involve goodwill: the plaintiff claims that the defendant’s actions have injured the company’s goodwill. The terms goodwill...

5 years ago 2 minute read

California Avocado Commission opens avocado merchandise shop

IRVINE, CA – The California Avocado Commission (CAC) BB #:145028 announced that it has launched a California avocado merchandise shop...

5 years ago 3 minute read

FMCSA extends hours of service waiver for grocery carriers, including food

ANNOUNCEMENT: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration September 11, 2020 EXTENSION OF THE MODIFIED EXPANDED EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2020-002 UNDER 49...

5 years ago 7 minute read

Raspberry prices rising again

Berries have seen great consumer demand this summer, and raspberries are no exception. Volumes have been up over previous years,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Trump, Biden campaigns to appeal to Washington Conference attendees

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 14, 2020) – Representatives of the Trump and Biden Presidential Campaigns will tangle live at the United...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Mastronardi completes 5th EFI certification

WASHINGTON – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 (sold under the SUNSET brand) has certified its fifth operation through Equitable Food Initiative....

5 years ago 4 minute read

LGS Specialty Sales launches “One Step At A Time” sweepstakes

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – LGS Specialty Sales, BB #:138665 a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, announces the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA files action against California firm for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON April 29, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Apple sales on upswing through summer season

WENATCHEE, WA – Stemilt BB #:113654 is back with another edition of its Fast Facts: The Cast video series that...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Demystifying Goodwill: What is it?

Goodwill as a word carries many positive associations: it’s a greeting on a holiday card and a place to drop...

5 years ago 4 minute read

West Pak Avocado announces new director of logistics

Murrieta, CA – West Pak Avocado BB #:117036 is pleased to announce the addition of Ruben Barahona in the new position...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Litehouse acquires Veggiecraft Farms

SANDPOINT, ID, September 11, 2020 – Litehouse, Inc., BB #:171389 a 100% employee-owned company and the No. 1 Refrigerated Salad...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Texas produce company

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that The Chop Shop Produce Co. LLC BB...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Stemilt welcomes new Chief Financial Officer

PRESS RELEASE: WENATCHEE, WA – Stemilt Growers LLC BB #:113654 is proud to announce Cristian Wulf as its new Chief...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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