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Sunnyside Fresh expands in business development staff

Sunnyside Fresh BB #:280319, a fresh foods manufacturer in Vineland, NJ, is excited to announce a newly formed business development...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Specialty mushroom grower Smallhold emerges from bankruptcy

BROOKLYN, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Smallhold Inc., a Certified B-Corp and national leaders in organic specialty mushrooms, today announced completion of its restructuring...

8 months ago 4 minute read

Lady Moon Farms, Happy Dirt announce strategic business development partnership

DURHAM, NC – [September 9, 2024] – Lady Moon Farms BB #:157772, the East Coast’s premier organic grower based in...

8 months ago 6 minute read

Fresh Del Monte brings executive back in VP sales, marketing role

September 06, 2024 CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated...

8 months ago 4 minute read

Red Lobster gets court approval of Chapter 11 plan

ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Red Lobster Management LLC, along with its direct and indirect operating subsidiaries, owner...

8 months ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 6, 2024

We’re talking football, avocados, Aldi’s massive workforce push, BC Tree Fruit’s auction, and wrapping it up with…tennis? Related Stories:

8 months ago 1 minute read

IFPA and The Foundation for Fresh Produce announce pediatrician poster partnership

September 5, 2024 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 and The Foundation for Fresh Produce BB...

8 months ago 4 minute read

Peru projects 25% more grape exports in 2024-25 than 2024-23

Peru expects to export 78.7 million boxes (8.2 kilos each box) this season, which would represent an increase of 25.4...

8 months ago 2 minute read

Reports: C&S cynical about Kroger-Albertsons divestiture choices 

C&S Wholesale Grocers BB #:137315 reportedly isn’t thrilled with the lot of divestitures from the Kroger BB #:100073-Albertsons BB #:193326...

8 months ago 2 minute read

EFI creates sustainability training for produce professionals

Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) BB #:385632, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Broccoli supplies suffer quality problems due to weather, insects

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this broccoli crop update September 4, 2024: Markon First Crop (MFC) Asian-Cut Broccoli Crowns from...

8 months ago 1 minute read

Fresh Del Monte hires SVP of specialty ingredients

September 05, 2024 CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated...

8 months ago 4 minute read

Produce Distributors Association to host webinar on FSMA 204 compliance

Washington, D.C. – Members and non-members of the Produce Distributors Association (PDA) BB #396824 are invited to participate in a...

8 months ago 4 minute read

Peru’s 2024-2025 blueberry exports remain strong despite drop from estimate

In the 2024-2025 campaign, Peruvian fresh blueberry shipments will reach an estimated 294,000 tons, which represents a decrease of 5.3...

8 months ago 2 minute read

Dandy celery celebrates back-to-school with celery sticks

Oviedo, Fla., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dandy Produce BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh celery, radish and...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Stemilt hits million dollar milestone in donations for scholarships

September 3, 2024 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt Growers BB #:113654 has reached a milestone donation of over $1.3 million through...

8 months ago 3 minute read

BC Tree Fruits assets auctioned 

A petition with more than 2,700 signatures called on the Canadian government to “Save BC Tree Fruit Co-op Growers,” as...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Masser to showcase Side Delights Amazables potatoes at SEPC Southern Innovations

Sacramento, PA (September 3, 2024): Masser Family of Companies (Masser) BB #:117410 will showcase the new Side Delights Amazables! at...

8 months ago 3 minute read

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