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Game-changing high rise broccoli earns PMA Science & Technology Circle of Excellence award
This broccoli is bringing a whole new meaning to the term “superfood.” High Rise™ broccoli by Seminis Vegetable Seeds, part...
Temporary restraining order filed against McAllen, TX, shipper
A temporary restraining order has been granted after being filed by Ergo Produce Inc., McAllen, TX, against Produce Depot LLC,...
First shipments of Chilean Clementines to arrive in the U.S by mid-May
PRESS RELEASE May 2, 2019 Spring has sprung, and that means it’s time for Citrus from Chile! As the premier...
Viva Fresh: Be nimble, and catch those fads
SAN ANTONIO—Consumers are fickle, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for fresh produce marketers. That’s because it means there’s...
Co-founder and matriarch of Hronis, Inc. remembered
Sophia Hronis peacefully passed away on the 19th day of April, 2019 at the age of 90. Sophia, along with...
FDA promises ‘new era of smarter food safety’
The Food and Drug Administration plans to develop a “Blueprint for a new era of smarter food safety.” In an...
AMS user fees will rise in October
USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service will raise its quality and condition inspections by 10 percent this year. Meanwhile, audit verification services...
New Wendy’s sandwiches feature avocado, greenhouse tomatoes
DUBLIN, Ohio, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Wendy’s recently released the Made to Crave menu – a sandwich line dedicated to unlocking...
Coastline, Madison Ranches pair to develop year-round onion deal
SALINAS, CA April 23, 2019 – Coastline Family Farms a western vegetable Grower/Shipper with locations in Salinas CA, Yuma AZ...
Consumers want to hear your sustainability stories
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Consumers can’t agree on what sustainability means, but they want to hear more about how your company...
Wegmans launches meal delivery
ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 29, 2019/PRNewswire/ — Wegmans today announced that it’s teaming up with the largest and fastest growing, last-mile logistics platform, DoorDash,...
Wholesum Brings Industry Together to Build Fair Trade Project in Mexico
AMADO, ARIZ., April 30, 2019 — To close out National Volunteer month, Wholesum™ celebrates the completion of their third Fair Trade...
Salinas Fresh Forum: What do you wish you could grow?
Salinas, CA, sources were asked, The Salinas Valley is one of the greatest growing regions in the world, but it...
The suspense is killing us: standing room only crowd looking for Tomato Suspension Agreement answers at Viva Fresh
SAN ANTONIO, TX–While negotiations are still ongoing in the U.S. Department of Commerce’s intention to withdraw from the tomato suspension...
Hip Hop Public Health offer alternative approach at PBH
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Many public health strategies are outdated and far behind less healthy alternatives when it comes to healthy...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 29, 2019
Greg Johnson and Pamela Riemenschneider discuss what the produce industry learned from the Produce For Better Health Foundation’s annual meeting...
Organic Seedless Watermelons now available at The Sykes Company
Sykes Company has expanded its organic program and is now offering organic red seedless watermelon to its customers in the...
Jan Berk to be honored at 2019 Women in Produce Breakfast General Session
Jan Berk, COO, San Miguel Produce, Inc., will be the honoree and featured speaker of the Women in Produce Breakfast...
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