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Onion production: by the numbers
Onions grow in or near many of the same regions as potatoes. The United States harvests about 125,000 acres, producing...
An avocado too big to believe
How much guacamole do you think a six-pound avocado would make? This Hawaiian grower, Kenji Fukumitsu, may be producing world-record...
Church Brothers Farms acquires commodity vegetable business from Growers Express
Deal Includes Licensing Agreement for Green Giant™ Fresh Commodity Vegetables PRESS RELEASE — Church Brothers Farms announced today the acquisition...
Hormel Foods announces promotion of James Sheehan to Executive VP & CFO
PRESS RELEASE — Hormel Foods Corporation, a global branded food company, announced today that James N. Sheehan has advanced to...
Impressive imports invigorate Miami
One of the most exciting things about South Florida’s produce industry is the seemingly endless surge in imports. “Every year,...
Onions ride demand growth
The big story in onions is consumption. Strong yields in 2017 helped support this rise with consumers appreciating the vast...
Shutdown postpones FPAA Spring Policy Summit
Press Release — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is postponing the previously announced Spring Policy Summit, which had been...
Chilean peaches, nectarines, plums recalled due to listeria find
Press Release — Jac. Vandenberg, Inc. of Yonkers, New York is recalling 1,727 cartons of Fresh Peaches, 1,207 cartons of...
Satur Farms recall expands to Whole Foods prepared foods
Press Release — In response to a recall by Satur Farms, Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling various prepared foods...
California Citrus Mutual names new CEO
Executive vice president Casey Creamer will be promoted to president and CEO Feb. 1 at the California Citrus Mutual, as...
Sysco to acquire Waugh Foods, Inc.
PRESS RELEASE — Sysco Corporation, the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Waugh...
Mangoes, avocados show local popularity in Miami
Despite steadily climbing sales and demand, two favorites are still going strong and experiencing growth: avocados and mangoes. The allure...
USA and Canada potato production: by the numbers
The United States harvests just over one million acres of potatoes each year. Idaho leads the way, digging more than...
Viva Fresh Open continues to expand in 2019
Press Release: Register now for the 5th annual Viva Fresh Open! Presented by BEBO Distributing, Inc. and Wonderful Citrus, this year’s...
FPAA postpones Spring Policy Summit
PRESS RELEASE — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is postponing the previously-announced Spring Policy Summit, which had been...
Miami feels heat of local tropical
It’s no surprise tropicals continue to ride a tidal wave of what’s hot, and rising demand is keeping those who...
A good story can help sell potatoes to modern consumers
Some potato shippers continue to develop less traditional production areas to fill gaps between storage supplies and fresh crops, like...
Veggies Inc. to start care packages under “Mexico Cares” program
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE–Veggies Inc. in cooperation with Mexican growers will start packing “care packages” under the “Mexico Cares” program to...
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