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Bay Area companies partner in USDA food box program

PRESS RELEASE: South San Francisco – In this age of change, uncertainty and financial loss, two Bay Area companies have...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Grapes are part of a healthy immune system

Fresno, CA – The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a refocus on building and maintaining a healthy immune system. Information on...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Pandemic clobbers pineapple market

Pineapples have been one of the hardest hit produce commodities, seeing volumes less than half of a normal year after...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA pledges billions in direct assistance to farmers

PRESS RELEASE: (Washington, D.C., May 19, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue today announced details of the Coronavirus Food...

5 years ago 6 minute read

U.S. specialty crop industry reacts to USDA direct payment plan

PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2020) – The leaders of a national coalition of organizations representing specialty crop producers...

5 years ago 3 minute read

PMA provides industry guidance on USDA direct payments for specialty crop producers

Newark, DE –  The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced that it will provide up to $2.1 billion in...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Justice Department responds on behalf of USDA in organic lawsuit

SAN DIEGO May 19, 2020 – The Coalition for Sustainable Organics (CSO) is heartened by the initial response of the...

5 years ago 2 minute read

PHA and PMA launch COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund in Denver

Newark, DE – The COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund, a partnership program led by The Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA)...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Good Company: Wise Words from Wendy

Wendy McManus is an executive leadership coach and founder/CEO of Connect2Potential. Her accomplishments are many, so we asked her for...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Markon Crops Report: Holiday demand returns for many items

Many fruits and vegetables are starting to see stronger demand with some restaurants opening back up and Memorial Day holiday...

5 years ago 3 minute read

California Giant adds blockchain

(Watsonville, CA – May 18, 2020) California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 announces its blockchain compliance with IBM Food Trust....

5 years ago 3 minute read

PMA, United issue letter to USDA offering food box assistance

The following letter was sent by the Produce Marketing Association and the United Fresh Produce Association following the USDA’s Farmers...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Northwest distributors partner for food box fulfillment

A $25 million government contract for six weeks seems massive and daunting, but if anyone can fulfill it, it’s a...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Misionero achieves EFI certification

PRESS RELEASE: GONZALES, Calif. (May 18, 2020) – After two years of hard work and diligence, Misionero BB #:339422, a leading...

5 years ago 4 minute read

California Avocados Direct says food box program on hold

Ben Holtz, owner of Ben Holtz Consulting and partner in family business California Avocados Direct, received a $40 million USDA...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Van Doren Sales acquires Agjet

Van Doren Sales Inc. is proud to announce the acquisition of Agjet LLC. This strategic move brings together the VDS...

5 years ago 2 minute read

TIPA, United Fresh plan papaya safety webinar

PRESS RELEASE: Mission, Texas — Within days of the release of the Food Safety Best Practices Guide for the Growing...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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