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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Center for Produce Safety project seeks new pathogen mitigation strategies
CPS ANNOUNCEMENT: November 7, 2019 – Most recent research into the use of compost and manure on produce farms focuses...
You must hire the right people for your new business
Finding and nurturing the best staff possible is another key to growth if you start your own produce business. Miguel...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 8, 2019
Greg calls in from the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas meeting in Tubac, Arizona, with good news about USMCA,...
ROFDA to Join Forces with NGA
Arlington, Virginia – The National Grocers Association (NGA) and Retailer Owned Foods Distributors & Associates (ROFDA) today announced that ROFDA will...
Mann Packing Recall of Vegetable Products Affects Whole Foods Market Stores; Grocer Issues Voluntary Recall of Multiple Products
In response to Mann Packing Co., Inc’s recall of vegetable products, Whole Foods Market BB #:147784 is voluntarily recalling multiple...
34th Annual QPMA Oyster Party’s Winning Recipe Combines Networking and Fine Dining
PRESS RELEASE: Montreal, November 5, 2019 – The 34th Annual QPMA Oyster Party was held on November 1st at Le...
Your new business must rise above the competition
Standing out from the other produce businesses was the basis for the formation of Bridges Produce, Inc., BB #:168499 seventeen...
USDA files action against Genaro Produce Incorporated
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
JAZZ™ apples champion healthy, active lifestyles for children
PRESS RELEASE: Perfectly timed with the first JAZZ™ apple shipments of the Washington season, the Tour de Fresh embarked on...
Industry leaders express optimism for passage of USMCA at FPAA annual meeting
TUBAC, AZ – Free and fair trade is at the heart of the membership of the Produce Association of the...
Organics enjoy steady Midwest growth
The Midwest may not be the cutting edge of organic produce growth, but consumer demand remains strong. “Independents want it...
Flexibility and risk taking are critical to starting a business
Market conditions in the produce industry can change so rapidly. With that in mind, Miguel Gomez, associate professor of the...
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