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PTI encourages more retail participation

Just a few weeks after releasing its improved traceability guidance, the Produce Traceability Initiative is encouraging buying groups to join...

5 years ago 2 minute read

PMA provides guidance on the Scientific Report release by the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee

Newark, Del. -On July 15, U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services released the Scientific Report of the...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Duda Fresh Farms launches its 18th consecutive import citrus program

OVIEDO, Fla. (July 15, 2020) – Just in time for the summer season, Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666 launches...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Homegrown Organic Farms now offers jumbo kiwifruit variety

Porterville, CA, (July 15, 2020) —Homegrown Organic Farms BB #:161459 is excited to announce the addition of Organic Kiwis to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Cecelia Packing Corporation welcomes new saleswoman

We would like to welcome Angela Lopez-Avalos to Cecelia Packing Corporation BB #:114084. Angela joins the company in the position...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Generation Farms now distributing white and purple garlic

Vidalia, GA (July 15, 2020) — Generation Farms BB #:369223, a leading grower-shipper of organic and conventional onions, watermelon, zucchini,...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Chilean lemons reach peak volume

July 16, 2020. Summertime is Chilean lemon time! Chile has become a key supply source for lemons over the summer...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Wendy’s Canada pledges 100% Canadian-grown greenhouse lettuce nationwide

PRESS RELEASE: TORONTO, July 14, 2020 /CNW/ – As part of its ongoing commitment to quality, sustainability and food safety,...

5 years ago 4 minute read

USDA files PACA action against Indiana organic company

WASHINGTON, July 14, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Hazel Tech enters Peruvian mango partnership

CHICAGO, IL (July 15, 2020) – Hazel Technologies, BB #:302595 developer of new USDA-funded technologies to protect produce quality, announces...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Watermelons see steady summer market

Having passed the Independence Day holiday, watermelon buyers should find plenty of local supply options. Supplies are still arriving from...

5 years ago 2 minute read

CIO Mark Erickson Achieves Career Milestone with Blue Book

Carol Stream, IL, USA – July 15, 2020 Mark Erickson, Sr. Vice President/CIO, recently entered rare professional career air, thirty...

5 years ago 3 minute read

PBH supports produce consumption recommendations in 2020-2025 U.S. Dietary Guidelines for Americans report

The 2020-2025 United States Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee’s scientific report released today reinforces what research has consistently demonstrated: eating at...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Cooking with Kaboom! black jalapeños

Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 sent me some of their new Sunset Kaboom! black jalapeños to try, so I thought I’d...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Consumer demand keeps citrus prices high

Pandemic-induced consumer demand for citrus continues to produce strength to the orange and lemon markets. Buyers are also seeing higher...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA names new members to Fruit and Vegetable advisory committee

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced the appointment of 24 industry representatives to the Fruit and Vegetable Industry...

5 years ago 2 minute read

C.H. Robinson partners Microsoft to digitally transform supply chain

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn., and REDMOND, Wash. — July 14, 2020 — C.H. Robinson BB #:100586 and Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday...

5 years ago 5 minute read

JV Smith Companies’ Mexicali Operation achieves EFI Certification

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2020 – Promotora Agricola El Toro BB #:161560, a JV Smith Companies facility with more than 3,500...

5 years ago 5 minute read

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