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USHBC announces newest class in Blueberry Industry Leadership Program

FOLSOM, Calif., August 28, 2024 – The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) today announced the third cohort of fellows accepted into...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Brazil begins to export mangoes to the U.S.

The mango season in Brazil began the first week of August and will continue until the last week of December,...

9 months ago 1 minute read

Kapi Kapi Growers adds two in logistics

MIAMI (AUGUST 26, 2024) – Kapi Kapi Growers BB #:371004, a leading global grower-shipper of sustainably grown pineapples, bananas, and...

9 months ago 2 minute read

Circana research shows 86% of eating occasions sourced from home

Chicago, Aug. 27, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, recently released a...

9 months ago 4 minute read

National Mango Board renews partnership with Florida State University Athletics

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The National Mango Board BB #:189894 and Florida State University (FSU) Athletics today...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Restaurants Canada raises alarm on temporary foreign worker reductions

Toronto, Aug. 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Prime Minister’s announcement, which aims to significantly cut the number of temporary...

9 months ago 2 minute read

New & Improved Trading Assistance: Blue Book members get more for less

Inflation and shrinkflation have been in the news a lot lately. Paying more for less is everywhere we look, and...

9 months ago 5 minute read

GLOBALG.A.P. Integrated Farm Assurance standards officially recognized by GFSI

Cologne/ Paris, 27 August 2024 – The GLOBALG.A.P. Secretariat is proud to announce that the Integrated Farm Assurance (IFA) standards,...

9 months ago 5 minute read

Mediterranean chain files Chapter 11

Mediterranean fast casual chain Roti filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on August 23, 2024. According to court documents, the...

9 months ago 1 minute read

Mushroom Council sees momentum of Mushroom Monday

NEW YORK (Aug. 27, 2024) – Six months after its debut, Mushroom Council’s BB #:161860 Mushroom Monday initiative is gaining...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Fox Solutions hires operations manager

MCALLEN, Texas (August 26, 2024) — Fox Solutions BB #:145435 is excited to announce the appointment of Ben Bliven as...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Onions, potatoes face off in Rooted Rivalry football promotion

8/21/2024 REIDSVILLE, Ga. – Shuman Farms BB #:157367, an industry-leading, family-owned, year-round grower and shipper of sweet onions, is partnering...

9 months ago 6 minute read

IMG Citrus adds to sales staff

Vero Beach, FL – August 26, 2024 – IMG Citrus BB #:141178, a leading integrated fresh citrus company based in...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Colombia triples avocado shipments in first half of 2024

Orlando, FL (August 26, 2024) – The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) announced shipment increases of more than three times the...

9 months ago 3 minute read

California enters peak grape season with promotable volume

August 23, 2024 Fresno, CA – With school back in session and fall weather approaching, the California table grape industry...

9 months ago 2 minute read

Fresh Express introduces Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kits

Orlando, Florida (August 26, 2024) – Fresh Express BB #:115030, the brand leader in value added salads (VAS), today announced...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Hess Brothers Fruit completes solar project

Lancaster, Pennsylvania — 09/22/24 — Hess Brothers Fruit Company’s BB #:103882 recent addition of solar panels to the roof of...

9 months ago 1 minute read

Canadian government steps in, ends rail lockout

The rail lockout lasted less than 24 hours, as the Canadian government took measures to “preserve industrial peace” and resume...

9 months ago 1 minute read

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