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Florida Dept. of Agriculture issues alert for virus in Mexican tomatoes, calls for USDA action
PRESS RELEASE: Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is issuing an alert regarding a...
A look at apples by region
Northwest happenings In the Northwest’s nutrient-rich soil, an arid climate and abundance of water make conditions ideal for growing mouthwatering...
The place for produce in diets
There’s no doubt dietary trends impact all sectors of the produce industry, from growers to wholesalers to retailers. Shoppers vote...
GrubMarket acquires of two prominent west coast companies
GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced it has completed the acquisitions of Golden Greek Fresh and Happy Farm Produce, two prominent wholesalers...
Target names Michael Fiddelke Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Target Corporation BB #:166987 announced that Michael Fiddelke has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Nov....
Driscoll’s Expands Limited Edition Collection with the Launch of Sweetest Batch™ Blueberries
PRESS RELEASE: WATSONVILLE, CALIF. (October 9, 2019) — Driscoll’s BB #:116044 raises the flavor bar once again with the launch of Sweetest Batch™...
Zespri
ZESPRI’S SUNGOLD® IS THE #1 BRANDED KIWI IN THE CATEGORY Wander to Zespri’s PMA Booth 3085 to Learn About Programs,...
USApple Kicks Off 2019-20 Apples4Ed School Grant Program
PRESS RELEASE: Falls Church, Va. (October 9, 2019)—The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 has launched its 2019-20 Apples4Ed initiative—a grant...
Pure Flavor To Launch RedRoyals Cherry Tomatoes At PMA Fresh Summit
PRESS RELEASE: Leamington, ON (October 10th, 2019) While increasing its acreage of traditional greenhouse commodities of Tomatoes, Peppers, Cucumbers, and...
Rich Dachman, Vic Smith to receive leadership, collaboration awards at Fresh Summit
PRESS RELEASE: Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will honor two industry veterans with leadership awards at the Fresh Summit Convention &...
Projections show a manageable apple crop
Apple production in the United States runs from coast to coast with nearly three dozen states growing commercially. This output,...
Diets, fads and food plans
Unlike broader trends, diets, fads, and food plans are more specific in their application, with distinct goals, fixed guidelines, and...
UN launches emergency project to address spread of banana disease
PRESS RELEASE: 3 October 2019, Rome – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has launched an emergency...
Envy apple to see big growth this season
PRESS RELEASE The Envy™ apple is poised to deliver on shopper demand for the “ideal eating experience” with beautifully balanced...
Ontario Food Terminal designated as protected employment zone
PRESS RELEASE ETOBICOKE, ON — The Ontario government is protecting jobs by naming the Ontario Food Terminal lands as a...
London Fruit hires Midwest sales rep
For Immediate Release, October 8, 2019, Pharr, Texas – London Fruit Inc. BB #:105318 announces Amanda Horney as its new...
Canadan industry, Star Produce remembers Leo Baribeau
PRESS RELEASE We lost a great friend and partner. Leo Baribeau passed away September 24th at the age of 73....
Arctic Apples increase volume, target foodservice with culinary event
POUGHKEEPSIE, NY—Summerland, British Columbia-based Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. BB #:337660 celebrated this year’s harvest with a culinary event on the...
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