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USDA files action against Trinity Fresh Distribution LLC in California
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
Rio Grande Valley pushes through regulatory red tape
Other factors notwithstanding, the U.S. government proved to be a particularly sharp thorn in the side of Mexican growers and...
China still plans to honor its ag purchase agreement with U.S.
In late February, China announced some tariff reductions on 150 agriculture items, including a handful of produce items. But the...
Coalition for Sustainable Organics responds to hydroponic lawsuit
SAN DIEGO, CA March 3, 2020 – The Coalition for Sustainable Organics (CSO) is saddened by the latest attempts by...
Coronavirus panic sends shoppers to stores, puts events under scrutiny
Fresh produce is largely unaffected by consumer panic buying, which has cleared out entire wholesale clubs of essentials like toilet...
Nolan Transportation Group acquires Eagle Transportation
Editor’s Note: Read about Nolan Transportation’s new president, Geoff Kelley here. Nolan Transportation Group BB #:284370, one of the largest...
Nolan Transportation Group appoints President to lead next phase of growth
Editor’s note: Read the related press release regarding Nolan Transportation Group’s acquisition of Eagle Transportation here. Nolan Transportation Group BB...
Independent and natural food retailer panel set for organic expo
PRESS RELEASE Monterey, CA – March 4, 2020 – An examination and discussion of the opportunities and obstacles, as well...
Produce Alliance fills chief procurement officer role from within
PRESS RELEASE Produce Alliance BB #:159218 is delighted to announce that Stephanie Fyle has been named Produce Alliance’s Chief Procurement...
Applewood Fresh Growers president leaves to start consulting firm
PRESS RELEASE SPARTA, MI, March 2020 – Applewood Fresh Growers LLC BB #:348232 today announced that Nicholas Mascari has decided...
Costco has big plans as part of FDA import program
Costco Wholesale BB #:150902 was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first in the Voluntary Qualified...
Buyer, exhibitor concerns about coronavirus prompt Expo West to postpone
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market was the latest buyer to announce it was not attending the Natural Products Expo West in...
USDA Files Action Against RRD Produce Co.
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
Mushroom Council’s new ad campaign urges consumers to remix their burgers
PRESS RELEASE Redwood Shores, CA (March 3, 2020) – This spring, the Mushroom Council BB #:161860 will use two turntables...
Organic grower groups sue USDA over hydroponic certification
PRESS RELEASE Today, Center for Food Safety (CFS), along with a coalition of organic farms and stakeholders, filed a lawsuit...
Rio Grande Valley’s advantageous location
Access to the freshest of fresh produce, whether local or imported from Mexico, is just one advantage of being in...
Caito Foods to exit fresh-cut business
Caito Foods BB #:334080 plans to shut down its fresh-cut business this spring. In a letter to the Indiana Department...
The Plight of Plastics in fresh produce
TAMPA, FL—Think of what plastic packaging has done for entire categories. From seedless cucumbers to grapes, and especially berries. Fresh-cut...
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