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No slowing down strawberries

Strawberries have ridden strong consumer demand to overcome market challenges all year, so why let a little fire get in...

5 years ago 3 minute read

La Dona Fruit launches vibrant tropical brand

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA – La Dona Fruit – a leading producer and exporter of fresh golden pineapples and tropical fruits in...

5 years ago 6 minute read

USDA extends food box contracts through mid-September to avoid gaps

Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Mission Produce announces new Vice President of North American Sales

Oxnard, CA – Mission Produce, BB #:118126 the world’s most advanced avocado network, today announced the promotion of Stephen Fink...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Salinas conditions improve with ashes left behind

After a heatwave was followed by wildfires, causing harvesting and shipping delays in Salinas, CA, area, conditions have improved. Air...

5 years ago 3 minute read

DMA Solutions offers virtual event support ahead of Fresh Summit

DALLAS, TX – As “virtual” becomes the new norm in 2020, DMA Solutions BB #:188910 announces new service offerings to...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Dan Andrews Farms completes export campaign with Hazel Tech on melons

CHICAGO – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life,...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Pear Bureau Northwest promotes Creative Marketing Manager

PORTLAND, Ore. – Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) BB #:162426 is pleased to announce that Neil Ferguson has been promoted to...

5 years ago 3 minute read

California Giant Berry Farms announce strawberry supplier’s Sustainability Certification

Watsonville, CA –California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 and Measure to Improve, LLC (MTI) BB #:294542 announce the Sustainably Grown certification...

5 years ago 7 minute read

Church Brothers Farms launches new Green Giant Fresh items

SALINAS, CA – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 is expanding its value-added offerings to the retail segment with the introduction...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Radish demand slowly builds

Summer tends to be the slow time for radishes, but 2020 has been another strong volume year, building on increasing...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Watermelon board finds new ways to promote in foodservice

Winter Springs, FL – August 25, 2020 – Watermelon continues to find its place on menus throughout the country despite...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FPAA promotes two staff members

PRESS RELEASE — NOGALES, Ariz. (Aug. 24, 2020) – In order to ensure growth in a changing environment, the Fresh Produce...

5 years ago 4 minute read

USDA begins issuing food box agreements for round three

Washington – Aug. 25, 2020 – Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced up...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Demand for SugarBee-brand cider previews strong apple season ahead

Chelan, Wash. – Chelan Fresh’s BB #:170403 SugarBee-brand apple cider began shipping this month and is already flying off retailers’...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FLM Harvest provides grant to promote PBH research

August 26, 2020 – FLM Harvest today announces it has selected the Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 as...

5 years ago 5 minute read

California LGMA updates food safety practices

Sacramento, CA — The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Board BB #:210653 voted last week to accept several updates to...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Care In Crisis: The Know Your Commodity Guide

In Blue Book Services “Care in Crisis” video No. 13, Marketing Director Jeff Lair highlights The Know Your Commodity Guide...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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