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Indoor farming leaders to keynote Controlled Environment Agriculture Summit East

DANVILLE, VA (August 20, 2024 ) – The Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) Summit East is excited to announce that the...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Promising early harvest kicks off Minnesota carrot season

Morris, Minnesota., August 19, 2024 – Fresha BB #:356720, a premier supplier of top-quality carrots is excited to announce the...

9 months ago 2 minute read

GrubMarket introduces AI Chatbot

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #301166, a leading food technology company and pioneer in Enterprise AI...

9 months ago 5 minute read

Fresh Inset brings fresh packaging technology to U.S.

STROUDSBURG, Pa., Aug. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — European-based Fresh Inset announced today that it is introducing Vidre+ Complex, its breakthrough...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Inside Sun World’s expansion plans

David Marguleas, CEO of Sun World International LLC, BB #:341274 calls the company’s recent acquisition a transformative move. On August...

9 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA announces board of directors slate for 2025

August 20, 2024 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has announced the slate of new...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Sysco releases plan for FSMA food traceability compliance

HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation BB #:105962, the world’s largest food distributor, today announced its comprehensive...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Stemilt shares five tips for growing apple sales this season

WENATCHEE, Wash. – This apple season’s promotions need all stems on deck to lift the crop as Honeycrisp shows a...

9 months ago 5 minute read

F&S Fresh Foods details Calavo fresh-cut business purchase

Vineland, NJ (August 19, 2024). F&S Fresh Foods BB #:124667, a family-owned and operated fresh food manufacturer in business since...

9 months ago 3 minute read

FPAA gives update on SWIPE 2024 expo, buyer attendance

(Tucson, AZ) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 is excited to provide a glance into...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Duncan Family Farms partners with Coosemans-Phoenix

PHOENIX, Ariz. (August 19, 2024) – Duncan Family Farms BB #:206668, a multi-regional, family-run certified organic farm specializing in lettuces,...

9 months ago 3 minute read

CPMA warns industry about rail disruption

August 19, 2024 — Last week, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 participated in a call with the Supply...

9 months ago 1 minute read

Circle K owner makes takeover bid for 7-Eleven owner

Laval, Québec, Canada – August 19, 2024 – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., a global leader in convenience and mobility, today confirms...

9 months ago 2 minute read

Couche-Tard to acquire GetGo c-store chain from Giant Eagle

Laval, Québec, Canada – August 19, 2024 – Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., a global leader in convenience and mobility, today announced...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Calavo Growers completes sale of fresh-cut business

SANTA PAULA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global leader in the avocado...

9 months ago 2 minute read

2024-25 apple production forecast 10% lower than last season

Chicago (August 16, 2024)—After record-breaking production last year, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released...

9 months ago 5 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 16, 2024

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9 months ago 1 minute read

AFF’s 7th Influencer Tour highlights work of produce farmers and farm workers

August 16, 2024 — The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) hosted its seventh Safe Fruits and Veggies Farm Tour...

9 months ago 6 minute read

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