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Cherry season starts strong
California cherry season started strong with volume rising daily. Prices have dropped slightly since the start of May but remain...
USDA files $1.3MM PACA action against Hawaiian firm
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...
Calavo Growers hires CFO
SANTA PAULA, CA, May 11, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and provider...
Care In Crisis: Claims Activity Table
In “Care in Crisis” video No.3, Greg Johnson, Blue Book’s Director of Media Development, and Jeff Lair, Marketing Director, discuss...
USDA to Host Webinar for Producers Interested in Applying for Direct Payments through the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) and Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host a webinar on...
UNFI recalls organic basil after cyclospora sampling
United Natural Foods, Inc. (UNFI) BB #:158953 is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Wild Harvest® Organic...
Good Company: The Journey
When it comes to opportunity in the produce industry, many women had to fight for jobs generally reserved for men....
USDA files PACA action against California company
WASHINGTON, May 8, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...
Markon crops report: Potatoes and Onions in turmoil
Potatoes and onions are diverse crops grown in many areas of the country, and even with stronger retail demand, growers...
Trucco introduces eco-friendly kiwifruit packaging
As part of A. J. Trucco Inc.’s BB #:103951 continuing commitment to sustainability, Trucco is introducing brand new eco-friendly 2-pound...
Mexican table grape harvest kicks off, 19.7 million boxes expected
PRESS RELEASE: The Mexican Table Grapes Growers Association is pleased to announce that their harvest season has begun, and GRAPES...
Sweet onions find low prices
Sweet onion supplies appear normal and healthy, but unfortunately, the market is anything but. They are another crop planted for...
TQL launches 12th annual Military Appreciation Month campaign
PRESS RELEASE: CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 11, 2020 – Total Quality Logistics BB #:203922, the second largest freight brokerage firm in...
FPFC cancels July expo
The Anaheim, CA-based Fresh Produce & Floral Council canceled its July 13-14 expo planned for the Disneyland Hotel. In a...
LGMA hires compliance officer for food safety programs
Sacramento, CA, May 11, 2020 -The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) BB #:210653 announced today the appointment of Willette...
United Fresh letter requests accountability for USDA Farmers to Families Food Box contracts
Tom Stenzel, president and CEO of the United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458, issued the following letter to Bruce Summers,...
Good Company: A panorama of women in the industry
In the world of business, the value of women is now an accepted fact. They excel alongside men in nearly...
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