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PMA asserts its commitment to diversity and inclusion with new task force

Newark, Del. – In a letter to the Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 Board of Directors, Chair Joe Don...

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Generation Farms announces new look

Vidalia, GA (July 30, 2020) — Generation Farms {{BB #:369223}} today unveiled an updated logo and branding, including a version...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in New York and Texas

WASHINGTON, July 30, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

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Consumers warming to limes

Lime volume has been higher and steadier from May through July than the previous two years, and that’s leading to...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Care in Crisis: Local Source database

In Blue Book Services “Care in Crisis” video No. 11, Jeff Lair, Blue Book’s Marketing Director, highlights the Local Source...

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Commission starts California Goodness Matters campaign

Fresno, CA – Asking consumers to support the California grape farming community during this difficult time by buying California grapes...

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California Giant gets stronger zero waste certification

(Watsonville, CA – July 27, 2020) California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 is proud to announce that its corporate headquarters...

5 years ago 4 minute read

PBH partners FMI for September promotions

July 28, 2020 – As the produce industry gears up to celebrate National Fruits & Veggies Month (NFVM) this September,...

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USDA files $1MM+ PACA action against Idaho packer

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Gold Star Foods Opens Two New Distribution Centers to Serve All Colorado and Oregon School Districts

PRESS RELEASE: ONTARIO, CA – Gold Star Foods BB #:196896 today announced the opening of two new distribution centers in...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Food Box program changes require larger combo boxes

The USDA confirmed that the next round of Farmers to Families Food Box Program bids will be unlike the previous...

5 years ago 1 minute read

D’Arrigo Bros. launches Romaine My Love campaign

July 24, 2020: Salinas, CA: It’s summertime and families across the country are spending more time outdoors cooking on the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Kiwifruit prices return to normal levels

Kiwifruit volume and prices are returning to more normal levels after bad weather caused lighter supplies and a price spike....

5 years ago 4 minute read

Key changes to the Farmers to Families Food Box program

The United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 pointed to some key changes to the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Illnesses grow from bagged salad cyclospora outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released this update July 24, 2020: The FDA, along with CDC and state and...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts 3 PACA violators

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

5 years ago 3 minute read

California avocados partner retailers, restaurants for summer promotions

IRVINE, Calif. (July 27, 2020) –Much of the California avocado season falls in the period of summer holidays from Memorial...

5 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 24, 2020

Greg dials in from vacation to talk about some of the more engaging stories this week, from a bill designed...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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