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Orange prices show steady rise

Orange prices keep rising this spring as retail demand remains strong. The latest IRI scan data shows oranges at 79...

5 years ago 3 minute read

San Antonio event planner lags in food box distribution

As the USDA touts more than 5 million boxes distributed under the Farmers to Families Food Box program, one of...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Conrad & Adams announces super sweet 2020 Audra Rose cherry

Conrad & Adams BB #:210705 is excited for the super sweet 2020 Audra Rose cherry – a variety with unique...

5 years ago 2 minute read

IFCO Systems announces launch of new RPC Mini Series

Munich, June 4, 2020: IFCO SYSTEMS, BB #:173039 the world’s leading supplier of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh food,...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Alliance for Food and Farming names chair, management board

During its June meeting, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President of the Northwest Horticultural Council BB #:162420, was appointed Chair of...

5 years ago 4 minute read

California company posts bond to obtain PACA license

WASHINGTON, June 4, 2020 — Bumble Bee Foods LLC, BB #:198341 operating out of San Diego, CA, has posted a...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Pandemic shifts FDA’s food safety plans

The following was published on FDA.gov on June 2: By: Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and...

5 years ago 7 minute read

USDA cites New York firm for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, June 3, 2020 – As a part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Care in Crisis: Bankruptcy Report

In Blue Book Services’ “Care in Crisis” video No. 5, Marketing Director Jeff Lair highlights the Blue Book Bankruptcy Report...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Orange prices see steady rise

Orange prices keep rising this spring as retail demand remains strong. The latest IRI scan data shows oranges at 79...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Superfresh Growers berry harvest set for June 9

Yakima, WA- June 02, 2020 Northwest berry season is only a week away, and Superfresh Growers BB #:113721 and Norris...

5 years ago 2 minute read

PBH launches cross-sector Lead The Change Movement to increase produce consumption

June 2, 2020 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 today announced the acceleration of its multi-year, cross-sector...

5 years ago 9 minute read

LGMA forms Adjacent Lands Subcommittee to make Romaine safer

Sacramento, CA – A special new subcommittee has been appointed by the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) BB #:210653...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Potato market shows clear pandemic effect

It was common for a fruit or vegetable to be having a good winter in terms of volume, pricing and...

5 years ago 4 minute read

See how the pandemic has changed California lettuce harvest

SALINAS, CA – Romaine harvest continues for Salinas-area grower-shippers this season, but it looks a little different due to pandemic...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Del Monte Fresh Produce makes management changes

Coral Gables, FL (June 1, 2020) – Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. (“Del Monte Fresh”) BB #:111187  announces that...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in FL, TX

WASHINGTON, June 2, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Fivestar Gourmet Foods distributes food boxes to local communities

(Naples, FL) June 1, 2020 – FiveStar Gourmet Foods BB #:287188 has been crafting delicious, fresh and healthy products since...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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