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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...
Church Brothers Farms expands market offerings
SALINAS, Calif. – Aug. 14, 2020 – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 is increasing production and expanding market availability on...
Pandemic offers bigger fresh produce opportunity
The produce industry’s challenge is the same pre-, during, and post-COVID-19. “We have to drive consumption,” said Rich Dachman, CEO...
Getting help to growers during the pandemic
News reports have suggested that the COVID-19 virus is raging through rural areas, such as Salinas, CA, and putting crops...
Hazel Tech launches Hazel CA Technology for apples
CHICAGO, IL (August 12, 2020) – Hazel Technologies Inc., a developer of new technologies to protect quality in the produce...
New California table grape commercials hit the air
Fresno, CA – A set of three new commercials extending the Go with Grapes from California Every Day global marketing...
USDA lifts PACA sanctions on Florida importer
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Lau Enterprise II Inc. BB #:188609 satisfied...
Potato prices are rising
Potato prices are rising as last year’s crop finishes from storage and the new crop gets higher volume into the...
CFIA adds Krown brand onions to Salmonella recall
Ottawa, August 12, 2020 – The food recall warning issued on August 7, 2020 has been updated to include additional...
PMA previews virtual Fresh Summit 2020
Newark, Del. – Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 welcomed guests, suppliers, and media to a public webinar on Thursday, August...
FDA provides more details in the red onion outbreak investigation
Recall Information Updated August 13, 2020 by the FDA: On August 1, 2020, Thomson International, Inc. recalled all varieties of...
FFVA and frustrated growers detail harm from unfair Mexican trade
MAITLAND, FL (August 13, 2020) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 and a group of Florida growers...
USDA shows optimism for food box future
The USDA expects to have the September-October round of Farmer to Families Food Box contracts in place soon so that...
Blueberries present a retail bargain
Blueberries rebounded from early summer weather trouble, and now supplies are plentiful, with the Pacific Northwest as the main growing...
Spokane Produce recalls salsas containing onions
Company Announcement — Spokane Produce, Inc. BB #:113492 of Spokane, WA is voluntarily recalling salsa products containing onions as a...
CFIA issues alert for microgreens Salmonella risk
Ottawa, August 11, 2020 – The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public not to consume and retailers,...
Good Foods honored for research and development
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (Aug. 10, 2020) – Good Foods, BB #:326876 a category leader of plant based dips and good-for-you...
Avocado market enjoys strong volumes
The avocado market has seen steady prices and good volume in the second quarter compared to a roller coaster first...
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