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MIBO Fresh Foods LLC recalls salad with meat products due to misbranding and undeclared allergens
MIBO Fresh Foods LLC, (BB #:285127) a Fort Worth, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 1,460 pounds of salad with meat...
Bayer supports United Fresh Start Foundation with $30,000 to increase children’s access to fresh fruits and vegetables
Bayer has committed $30,000 to the United Fresh Start Foundation in support of their mission to increase children’s access to...
2019 research study finds watermelon among fastest growing fruits on foodservice menus
Watermelon on menus has grown by 54% in the past four years, according to a recent MenuTrends Research study commissioned...
Supply gap will keep grapes from holiday promotions
A supply gap from Chile to Mexico will keep grapes out of big Memorial Day promotions. Chile is finishing its...
Despite abundance, McAllen area sees many underserved
As the McAllen, TX, metro area enjoys steady economic growth, the retail landscape is shifting as well. San Antonio-based supermarket...
Talent Development: A Long-Term Commitment
No matter what form a talent development program takes, a commitment from the top is essential. “Buy-in from leadership is...
FPAA: Shoppers pay the price of tomato duties as unreasonable, unlawful demands from Florida Tomato Exchange drag out negotiations
PRESS RELEASE The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) (BB #:144354) urges the Department of Commerce to continue to...
Ed Treacy to take on leadership for PMA’s sustainability work
PRESS RELEASE Newark, Del. – The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) (BB #:153708) is pleased to announce that PMA Vice President,...
Big market for small fruit in retail
I bet you didn’t know the favorite produce item among Trader Joe’s customers over the past few years has been...
McAllen noted for its market variety
McAllen’s proximity to growing regions on both sides of the border ensures availability of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs, available...
Talent Development: Women in the Ranks
Talent management programs—from internal company initiatives to industry efforts like the Produce Marketing Association’s Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference—can help address...
Mexican Tomato Growers Reject Latest Commerce Department Proposal
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, May 13, 2019 — The associations representing the Mexican tomato growers continue to negotiate in good faith...
Mexican growers group sues Commerce Department after unsuccessful negotiation
The Mexican grower association CAADES filed suit against the U.S. Commerce Department in International Trade Court after its withdrawal from...
These are the produce items from China hit with 25% tariff
Last week President Donald Trump raised tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese products coming to the United States, some...
San Antonio firms eye organic expansion
As the farm-to-table movement grows and demand for local produce rises, organics are also surging forward in popularity. In 2017,...
Talent Development: Creating Well-Rounded Leaders
A key component of talent development is to expose employees to the entire company, to learn about all facets of...
Florida Statement on the Negotiations for a New Tomato Suspension Agreement
PRESS RELEASE Washington, DC, May 10, 2019 – The American tomato industry has been working with the Commerce Department for...
Domex Superfresh Growers mourns Robert Kershaw
PRESS RELEASE Yakima, WA- May 13, 2019 – Robert “Bob” Chester Kershaw was born February 3, 1938 in Yakima, Washington,...
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