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Nunes Company remembers founder Bob Nunes

PRESS RELEASE Frank Robert (Bob) Nunes, 88, passed away peacefully on November 6, at his home in Pebble Beach, CA,...

5 years ago 6 minute read

Plastic packaging is not the enemy, says panel at FPAA

TUBAC, AZ – Consumers say they want less food packaging, especially single-use plastic. But two produce industry leaders say plastic...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Berry season for Produce Lovers in full swing

PRESS RELEASE Gerardo López Gómez, Commercial VP for Produce Lovers, a brand of Growers Union, LLC, BB #:164332 Laredo, TX,...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy promotes Steve Roosdahl to VP of Operations

PRESS RELEASE: With a tenure of 24 years working up through the ranks at Oppy, Steve Roosdahl takes on his...

5 years ago 3 minute read

United Fresh Seeks Public Comments for Revisions to the Produce GAPs Harmonized Standard

PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2019) – United Fresh BB #:145458 has opened the public comment period to the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

IFCO verifies sanitation process effective against tomato virus

PRESS RELEASE: Tampa, Florida, USA, November 12, 2019: The latest food safety testing conducted on IFCO BB #:160386 Reusable Plastic...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh Seasons Kitchen recalls vegetable cups with Mann Packing ingredients

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Taher, Inc., in conjunction with Mann Packing Co. BB #:114946, as part of a multi-state recall due to...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Study: EFI worker engagement model creates positive outcomes for grower-shippers

PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, November 12, 2019 — Equitable Food Initiative released the results of a two-year study undertaken by BSD...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FPAA honors Chuck Ciruli Jr.

TUBAC, AZ – Chuck Ciruli Jr. was honored by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas for a lifetime of...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Fresh apple holdings up 15 percent

The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 says in its most recent U.S. holdings report that the U.S. fresh market has...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Alliance for Food and Farming launches webpage for dietitians

The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) has developed a new webpage at safefruitsandveggies.com specifically for registered dietitians and nutritionists...

5 years ago 2 minute read

FMI analyst shares ways to grow produce sales

TUBAC, AZ – Fresh produce is such a mature category, it can be difficult to grow. But there are ways,...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Sakata Seed America hires sweet pepper specialist

PRESS RELEASE: Ft. Myers, FL, November 2019 – Sakata Seed America is proud to announce the addition of well-known industry...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Chilean Blueberry Committee elects president

PRESS RELEASE: San Carlos, CA (November 11, 2019) During the Board session of the Chilean Blueberry Committee meeting held earlier...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Western Growers elects Ryan Talley chairman of the board of directors

PRESS RELEASE: IRVINE, Calif. (November 11, 2019) – Western Growers BB #:144734 is pleased to announce that Ryan Talley, co-owner and...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Russ Davis Wholesale Voluntarily Recalling Products Due to Possible Health Risk

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Russ Davis Wholesale BB #:100699, a leading fresh produce processor and distributor, in an abundance of caution is...

5 years ago 2 minute read

GHNW, LLC Voluntarily Recalls Mushroom Stir Fry Blend and Stir Fry Blend related to Mann Packing recall

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: GHNW, LLC of Clackamas, OR is voluntarily recalling Mushroom Stir Fry Blend 10 oz. tray and Stir Fry...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Meijer Recalls Select Vegetable Trays Due to Potential Health Risk

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Meijer BB #:104887, in conjunction with Mann Packing Co. BB #:114946 , as part of a multi-state recall due...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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