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Black tomato wins Fruit Logistica Innovation Award
PRESS RELEASE: Berlin, 7 February 2020 – This year’s FRUIT LOGISTICA Innovation Award (FLIA) goes to the tomato “Yoom™” from the...
Oppy offers sustainable kiwi packs
Committed to sustainability in the industry, Oppy BB #:116424 has introduced an innovative first: a plastic-free, tree-free, renewable packaging solution....
Awe Sum Organics hires new director of sales and marketing
SANTA CRUZ, CA — Awe Sum Organics, BB #:157008 with roots in the organic produce trade since 1985 and grower...
Mariposa Port improvements come to fruition with more on the way
Five years after the much-anticipated renovation and expansion of the Mariposa Land Port of Entry, members of the fresh produce...
Del Monte appoints its first sustainability executive
CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187 has appointed Hans Sauter as the Company’s first Chief...
Nogales sees continuing growth in organics
When it comes to organics and specialty or ethnic offerings, there are ups and downs for Nogales, AZ, companies. Organics...
The potential way forward in melon traceability
Although the melon industry has a demonstrated need, the adoption of traceability systems industrywide is still in its infancy. Walmart...
Wonderful Pistachios markets as plant-based protein
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 5, 2020 – Wonderful Pistachios BB #:358637, The Original Plant-Based Protein, launched a new multimillion-dollar...
Wonderful Citrus adds 800 acres of lemons in Salinas Valley
LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Wonderful Citrus BB #:115157 recently signed a long-term lease on 846 continuous acres...
LGS Specialty Sales starts clementine season
NEW ROCHELLE, NY (Feb. 6, 2020) – LGS Specialty Sales, BB #:138665 a leading importer of citrus, avocados and grapes,...
Protected agriculture changes the game in Nogales
In Mexico, acreage of protected agriculture (PA) is found mostly in the western states of Sinaloa, Jalisco, and Michoacán, followed...
RFID and the melon traceability system
The melon traceability system is dependent on the adoption of RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, which is a noncontact automatic...
Biotechnology firm acquires Okanagan Specialty Fruits
RADFORD, VA and SUMMERLAND, B.C., CANADA – February 3, 2020 Today Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF) BB #:339737 announces the...
FLM Harvest hires vice president of food with produce experience
MINNEAPOLIS – Feb. 5, 2020 – FLM Harvest is pleased to announce the hiring of Cristie Mather as vice president...
GrubMarket completes the acquisition of Organic Harvest Network
GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced it has completed the acquisition of Organic Harvest Network, a leading and highly reputable provider of...
Tomatoes represent a world of uncertainty in Nogales
For those Nogales, AZ, companies dealing in tomatoes, the Tomato Suspension Agreement has added another level of complexity. Last year,...
The role of traceability and transparency in the supply chain
Sustainability has been established as a major concern of consumers. Many growers and retailers are partnering with transparency accountability groups...
Berry growers commit to recycle-ready packaging
WATSONVILLE, CA, February 4, 2020 – In another step to further reduce the produce industry’s environmental impact, major North American...
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