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Lighter avocado supplies leading to rising prices
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this avocado market update in its Fresh Crop Report, week of August 11, 2024: The...
Trading Assistance: Reefer Carriers and PACA, what freight folks need to know
Reefer carriers and freight brokers that provide service to the produce industry at some point hear about this mysterious thing...
Westside Produce and Classic Fruit celebrate Melon Day with new varieties
August 8, 2024 Firebaugh, CA – Melon Day is this Sunday, August 11, and the Westside Produce/Classic Fruit BB #:149536...
Peruvian avocado exports grew in value, but fell in volume in June 2024
In June 2024, Peruvian avocado exports reached $230.4 million for 117,963 tons, which meant an increase of 28 percent in...
Alliance for Food and Farming to host farm tour for media, influencers
The Alliance for Food and Farming’s (AFF) 2024 Safe Fruits and Veggies Farm Tour will take place from August 12-14...
Bolthouse Fresh Foods introduces new branding and packaging
BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (August 8, 2024) — Bolthouse Fresh Foods BB #:394665 is debuting a first look at its newly designed...
USDA seeks nominees for Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominations from specialty crop stakeholders to serve on the Fruit and Vegetable Industry...
USDA seeks nominees for Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
July 03, 2024 –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominations from specialty crop stakeholders to serve on the...
Remembering Benjy Proffer of Proffer Wholesale Produce
Benjy Udell Proffer of Park Hills, Missouri has entered into the kingdom of Heaven on Friday, August 2, 2024. He...
CMI Orchards research finds EverCrisp outshines Fuji
August 7, 2024 Wenatchee, WA—CMI Orchards BB #:134183 reveals compelling new data showcasing the excellent performance of Washington-grown EverCrisp apples. Results...
GrubMarket acquires online grocer Good Eggs
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166, a leading tech-enabled food eCommerce company and a pioneer in...
New Century Food files Chapter 11 bankruptcy
New Century Food Corporation, located in Lorton, VA, filed a petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in the United States...
Search firm MIXTEC Group celebrates 40 years
August 7, 2024 — It all began in 1984 for this Los Angeles-based firm. Founder Ward Fredericks had a vision...
Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers honored for digital campaign
August 6th, 2024 LEAMINGTON, ON – Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers, (OGVG), BB #:163409 North America’s largest exporter of greenhouse-grown produce,...
NatureSweet Cherub tomato packs to feature PAW Patrol
SAN ANTONIO, TX, August 7, 2024 — NatureSweet, BB #:152351 the largest vertically integrated controlled environment agricultural company in...
Fresh Farms gives California grape harvest insights
As California grape harvest unfolds, Fresh Farms BB #:194140 faces a season marked by both challenge and opportunity. Temperatures were...
IFPA expands government relations staff
August 5, 2024 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) BB #:378962 Government Relations Team has welcomed Mica Hider...
Mushroom Council names new president
LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI – (AUG 6, 2024) – The Mushroom Council BB #:161860 has named produce marketing strategist Amy Wood...
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