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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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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....

6 years ago 4 minute read

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™...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Zespri

ZESPRI’S SUNGOLD® IS THE #1 BRANDED KIWI IN THE CATEGORY Wander to Zespri’s PMA Booth 3085 to Learn About Programs,...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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 &...

6 years ago 6 minute read

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,...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 5 minute read

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...

6 years ago 5 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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....

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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