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Hunnyz apple volume to double, availability extended to late spring
Orondo, Wa. (September 16, 2024) – Gee Whiz® BB #:363320, a leading grower of Washington apples and cherries and the...
National Guacamole Day survey reveals guacamole as a key part of football game day rituals
ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of National Guacamole Day on Monday, September 16, the maker of WHOLLY® GUACAMOLE, America’s No. 1...
GrubMarket releases AI-powered data visualization tools
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166, a leading American food technology company, today announced the launch of GrubAssist...
Focus on Foodservice: Winners and Losers
For the most part, Chicago, IL-based research firm Datassential’s 2024 Industry Forecast, published in conjunction with the International Foodservice Manufacturers...
SEPC releases ‘What’s New? Consumer Research’ at Southern Innovations
Nashville, September 13, 2024 — The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) BB #:191194 released its annual What’s New? 2024 consumer research...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 13, 2024
Greg and Pamela discuss the findings from SEPC’s ‘What’s New? Consumer Research’, which was presented at Southern Innovations, where Pamela...
Chile projects a 33% increase in avocado production in the 2024-25 season
Growers expect a significant production increase for the new Hass avocado season in Chile, which begins in September, according to...
Report: Salinas Valley soil health much better than previous seasons
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this From the Fields report on Salinas Valley soil health September 12, 2024: California’s Salinas...
Gordon Food Service chef shares inspirations from California Giant Chef Invitational Academy
With every bite, Chef Invitational champion and culinary specialist at Gordon Foodservice BB #:100172, Steven Halliday is challenging the status...
Mexico improves rankings as exporter of key agricultural products
In 2024, Mexico positioned itself as an important exporter of chilies, broccoli, cauliflower, lemon, and cucumber, thanks to the increase...
Focus on Foodservice: Is recovery a bust or robust? A little of both
The foodservice realm continues its slow recovery from the harm caused by pandemic shutdowns, but the pace and magnitude of...
Tanimura & Antle celebrates 15 years of Artisan lettuce
SALINAS, CA, September 11, 2024 – Tanimura & Antle BB #:115075 proudly marks the 15th anniversary of its revolutionary Tanimura...
USDA charges Georgia firm for alleged PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Sunbelt Produce Distributors...
USDA files PACA action against New York importer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Marchella of NY...
Lime prices spiking after tropical storm in Mexico
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this lime crop update September 11, 2024: Residual rains from Tropical Storm Francine will further...
Family and friends reflect on the life of Al Vangelos
Produce industry icon Allen (Al) James Vangelos passed away September 5, just four weeks after his 92nd birthday. Al worked in...
USDA restricts PACA violators in NY, NC, and WA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
USDA cites PA tomato distributor for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Northeast Tomato Distributors Inc. BB...
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