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Quebec greenhouse owner and son are missing
The owner and founder of a Quebec greenhouse vegetable company and his son have been reported missing after failing to...
Lou Terrulli joins Ark Foods Group
It is with great pride that we would like to announce that Lou Terrulli has joined Ark Foods Group Inc....
H-2A upgrade met with industry support
The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposal to modernize the H-2A program has the support of at least one fresh produce...
Growers Express expands recall of vegetable products due to possible listeria
PRESS RELEASE SALINAS, CA July 15, 2019) – Growers Express BB #:126866 takes issues of food safety seriously and in...
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Tennessee Produce Business
USDA/AMS Press Release: WASHINGTON, June 12, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Greg Melton, doing business...
Aldi’s private label strategy
Related to Aldi’s BB #:116756 low-price model is its reliance on private label merchandise, a strategy increasingly attractive to consumers....
Jersey Fresh sets standard for local branding
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture (NJDA) Jersey Fresh logo, which was created...
USDA restricts PACA violators in Florida, Hawaii and Texas
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
Florida: Mexican tomato growers should not pre-judge antidumping investigation
PRESS RELEASE Maitland, FL July 15, 2019 – The allegation by Mexican tomato growers that Florida politicians are pressuring the...
Former Sysco VP named CEO of Brighter Bites
Houston, TX (July 15, 2019) – Brighter Bites, a nonprofit organization that is changing behavior among children and their families to prevent...
United Fresh promotes Amanda Griffin to Vice President, Education & Program Management
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 15, 2019) – The United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 has promoted Amanda Griffin to Vice President,...
Why price is the key differentiator for Aldi
Even as product quality, assortment, merchandising savvy, and store environments have improved, Aldi’s key differentiator remains low prices. “Aldi stands...
Produce for Kids launches Food Rx to address food as medicine
PRESS RELEASE ORLANDO, FL – July 11, 2019 – In an effort to shine a light on the health benefits...
Watermelon market hits sweet spot, should avoid storm trouble
As the national watermelon supply moves north, prices and volume are settling into a good flow – as long as...
Kale is OVER, and other organic produce insights from wholesale experts
MONTEREY, CA—With retail customers increasingly moving toward self-distribution, wholesalers remain a vital piece of the fresh produce supply chain. That’s...
Week in Review July 12, 2019
This week Pamela reports from the Organic Produce Expo in Monterey, CA, where the fourth year event set attendance and...
FFVA promotes Fair Trade For Farmers Day
PRESS RELEASE Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 has been fighting hard for trade relief measures that will stop...
PMA Foodservice Conference releases education schedule
PRESS RELEASE PMA’s BB #:153708 brand-new À la carte! education and engagement stations will offer a veritable amuse bouche of...
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