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USDA Cites Spiech Farms LLC in Michigan for PACA Violations

As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Walmart de Mexico y Centroamerica informs on the situation regarding the acquisition of Cornershop

PRESS RELEASE Wal-Mart de Mexico, S.A.B. de C. V. (BMV: WALMEX) BB #:143789 announces to its shareholders as well as...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Technology Case Study: Pallet accumulation

Sometimes, the most helpful technological advances for growers come from outside the produce industry. A fresh perspective from another business...

6 years ago 2 minute read

What’s trending in the Windy City

For centuries, Chicago has served as a critical center of trade for the Midwest. In fact, the city was first...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Trump continues to push for Mexico tariff

As the days tick down to the tariff President Trump promised he’d impose on all Mexican imports, including fresh produce,...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Education program solidifies United Fresh event

United Fresh’s BB #:145458 last event in Chicago should have a different feel next week with all the changes to...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Calavo Growers reports record net income for Q2

SANTA PAULA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203 today reported an all-time record quarter, in which fiscal 2019 second quarter...

6 years ago 10 minute read

Peak of the Market adds to sales staff

PRESS RELEASE — Peak of the Market BB #:116490 is proud to announce that David Busby has joined our team...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Oppy to market Sun World proprietary grapes of multiple origins

Recently appointed by Sun World Innovations BB #:172413 to import and market its line of proprietary grape varieties, Oppy BB...

6 years ago 2 minute read

United Fresh’s 2019 Produce Industry Compensation & Benefits Report now available

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 5, 2019) – The United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 has published the fifth edition of its...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Technology: Taking the next step(s)

There has never been a time when so many new technologies have been available for buyers to sort out. This...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Protesters torch Dole containers in Honduras

Protesters in Honduras torched and looted about 30 Dole Food Company BB #:124463 containers over the weekend, in the latest...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Wendy’s brings back Berry Burst Chicken Salad this summer

PRESS RELEASE June 4, 2019 (DUBLIN, Ohio) – Wendy’s BB #:102351 Berry Burst Chicken Salad is back for an encore,...

6 years ago 4 minute read

PBH offers expanded consumer access

The Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 wants to let produce marketers know it has partnerships available to reach...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Tomato tariff drama having little effect on the market

It’s been an eventful spring for the tomato market as Florida and Mexico have been sparring in both the media...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Technology: Automation in the workplace and beyond

Artificial intelligence, robotics, data analysis, and other forms of high-tech innovation continue to affect every aspect of the produce industry....

6 years ago 2 minute read

IFCO acquisition by Triton and ADIA has been finalized

IFCO SYSTEMS,  the leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh foods, announced that today the acquisition by Triton...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Coastline Family Farms hires VP Crop Production

PRESS RELEASE Salinas, CA – June 3, 2019 – Coastline Family Farms BB #:141488 today announced that Ryan Laughton has...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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