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Giumarra introduces new trio of premium nectarine brands

LOS ANGELES – May 27, 2020 – New for the 2020 California stone fruit season, the Giumarra Companies BB #:113366...

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Hy-Vee and Robinson Fresh donate 50,000 mangos

Eden Prairie, Minn. (May 28, 2020)—Robinson Fresh BB #:100586, a leader in fresh produce sourcing and supply chain solutions, today...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh Summit expo still on – for now

The produce industry’s largest event is still scheduled to take place in October. The Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 posted on...

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As wedding planner promises deliveries, congressmen call for cancellation in $39 million contract

With aerial shots of thousands in line to pick up food at the San Antonio Food Bank making the national...

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Domestic peach volume filling the pipeline

Domestic peach season is just starting, and it’s largely headed to a retail market that shows signs of slowing down....

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Braga Fresh releases four new organic salads

SOLEDAD, Calif. – May 27, 2020 – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 is celebrating National Salad Month in May with the...

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FLM Harvest launches 2020 pro bono grant program

MINNEAPOLIS (May 26, 2020) – Bringing passion and energy to support organizations with lean resources, FLM Harvest today announces a...

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Get another shot at a Food Box contract

Produce companies that were denied a USDA Farmers to Families Food Box contract in the first period have an opportunity...

5 years ago 3 minute read

House Ag Committee leaders press USDA for Food Box program answers

WASHINGTON DC (May 22, 2020) – House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight and Department Operations Chair Marcia L. Fudge, Subcommittee...

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Apeel Sciences gains $250 million in new financing

Santa Barbara, CA, May 26, 2020 — Apeel Sciences, BB #:345580 a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and recognized among...

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Vision Import Group hires director of global procurement

PRESS RELEASE: Vision Import Group BB #:207537 hires industry veteran Alberto Obregon as Director of Global Procurement. Alberto has a...

5 years ago 3 minute read

West Pak Avocado expands, refines, and automates facilities

PRESS RELEASE: Murrieta, CA (May 22, 2020) – To ensure that all operations remain up to date with current technology and...

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Summer Citrus from South Africa confirms strong 2020 season

PRESS RELEASE: CITRUSDAL, South Africa (May 26, 2020) – Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) announces a strong 2020 season...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Bell pepper prices should drop as U.S. supplies rise

The bell pepper market remains elevated as Mexican supplies leave the market and U.S. production kicks into full gear. Overall...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Stemilt promotes Piñata as summer apple

WENATCHEE, WA – Stemilt BB #:113654 is ready to help retailers rock their apple category by providing high quality, flavorful...

5 years ago 3 minute read

PBH Promotion to Honor Growers

The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 is excited to lead the industry in a virtual salute to...

5 years ago 6 minute read

Care in Crisis: PACA/DRC Violators Report

In Blue Book Services’ “Care in Crisis” video No. 4, Marketing Director Jeff Lair highlights the PACA/DRC Violators Report –...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Markon Crop Report: Domestic supplies taking over

Domestic supplies of many crops will continue to ramp up now that we’re on the cusp of June. Restaurants across...

5 years ago 5 minute read

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