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Braga Fresh adds organic expert to sales staff

SOLEDAD, Calif. – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 hired Jason Duran to join the sales team at Josie’s Organics. Duran is...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Sun Belle to acquire Laredo, TX, distribution center

PRESS RELEASE Berry marketer Sun Belle Inc. BB #:126047 has agreed to acquire the business and property of CoolHouse Distribution...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Hazel Tech has strong pilots with two tropical exporters

CHICAGO, IL (August 18, 2020) – Hazel Technologies Inc., a developer of new USDA-funded technologies to protect quality in the...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FDA: Illnesses keep climbing in red onion outbreak

Recall information updated August 18, 2020 by the FDA: The FDA investigation at Thomson International, Inc. is ongoing. As part...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FDA narrows bagged salad Cyclospora outbreak investigation

The FDA released this statement August 14, 2020: FDA’s traceback investigation identified several farms in the U.S. that may have...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA revises food box food safety requirements

From the USDA August 17, 2020: The Farmers to Families Food Box BOA Solicitation (Round 3), 12-3J14-20-R-0588, is hereby amended....

5 years ago 1 minute read

United Fresh releases summer 2020 Fresh Insights for foodservice

WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 14, 2020) – The Summer 2020 issue of United Fresh’s BB #:145458 Fresh Insights for Foodservice is...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Summer citrus from South Africa hosts successful summer promotion

CITRUSDAL, South Africa – During its 21st consecutive citrus season, Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) hosted a successful consumer...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Produce veteran Jon Kiley joins Awe Sum Organics

Awe Sum Organics, BB #:157008 with roots in the organic produce trade since 1985 and grower partnerships across the globe...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Lineage Logistics outlines acquisition strategy

Novi, MI – Lineage Logistics, LLC BB #:294667, the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, today...

5 years ago 3 minute read

J&D Produce becomes Little Bear Produce

EDINBURG, Texas (August 17, 2020) – J&D Produce, BB #:124521 a company dedicated to providing nutritious fruits and vegetables along...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Volatile cucumber market sees big volume

Consumer demand for cucumbers remains high as evidenced by the significant volume growth this year compared to prior years. F.O.B....

5 years ago 3 minute read

Stemilt’s Rave apple aims to be Instagram’s first verified fruit

WENATCHEE, WA – Stemilt’s BB #:113654 newest apple, Rave, has its sights set on something new this year – being...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FPAA says to look for the trade facts during USTR hearings on seasonal produce

August 13, 2020 Nogales, AZ — Without providing evidence to back up their claims, Southeast produce growers insisted the U.S....

5 years ago 4 minute read

Calavo Growers makes two executive promotions

SANTA PAULA, Calif., Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and provider...

5 years ago 3 minute read

T&G Global kicks off campaign with Jazz apples

T&G’ Global’s BB #:163999 Jazz apples are reimagining snacking with a competitive twist. Their newest campaign Bring On the Snack,...

5 years ago 4 minute read

United Fresh, FPFC partner for June 2021 Expo

LOS ANGELES, CA (August 14, 2020) – United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 and the Fresh Produce & Floral Council...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Church Brothers Farms expands market offerings

SALINAS, Calif. – Aug. 14, 2020 – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 is increasing production and expanding market availability on...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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