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Celery, lettuce growers overcome cold mornings in the desert
Despite some early morning frost in the Yuma, AZ, and Coachella and Imperial Valleys, celery and lettuce shippers report strong...
Spinach, mesclun recalled in New York, Florida after positive salmonella test
Company News — Satur Farms, 3705 Alvah’s Lane, Cutchogue, NY 11935 is voluntarily recalling Baby Spinach and Mesclun with the...
USDA continues restrictions of PACA violator in South Dakota
USDA RELEASE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on a produce business for failure to pay reparation...
Starbucks reports 2019 first quarter fiscal results
FINANCIAL RELEASE — Starbucks Corporation reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 30, 2018. GAAP results in fiscal...
The Year Ahead: Transportation calming?
Kenny Lund, vice president of operations for Allen Lund Company in La Canada, near Los Angeles, believes the transportation landscape...
Merchandising and marketing potatoes remain front and center to success
Kevin Stanger, president of Wada Farms Marketing Group LLC, Idaho Falls, ID, is a big fan of the state’s branding...
The Miami Connection
Miami is southern Florida’s cultural, financial, and economic center and abounds with locally-grown, organic, and imported produce. It has overcome...
Stemilt hosts Chef Ethan Stowell for Pinata Apple inspired event
Company Press Release: Stemilt took a page out of its mission statement by delighting its team members through a special...
Salmonella find prompts Vietnamese chili recall in Canada
An undisclosed amount of red chili peppers grown in Vietnam are being recalled in Canada due to a possible salmonella...
USApple selects 2019 Young Apple Leaders
PRESS RELEASE–The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) has announced its class of 2019 Young Apple Leaders. Twenty-two accomplished and aspiring young...
Government shutdown frustrates organic industry
The organic food industry made great gains in the 2018 farm bill, but the ongoing government shutdown puts several benefits...
USDA restricts PACA violators in Florida and New York from operating in produce industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued...
The Year Ahead: Transportation costs keep rising
Trucking industry rates have gone up 10 to 20 percent over the last year or so, with rate increases occurring...
New potato varieties have no easy path
The potato category continues to diversify, from the ever-popular Russets and reds to whites, yellows, and darker hues like blue...
CPMA welcomes new Canada Food Guide
PRESS RELEASE — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) welcome the positive changes announced...
New Seasons Market announces new leadership structure
Company Press Release – January 22, 2019 – New Seasons Market, the world’s first B Corp grocery store, announced today...
The Year Ahead: Addressing convenience
Retailers continue to expand their selections of convenience-driven offerings, from pre-cut and value-added produce packs to grab-and-go salads and entrees...
Marketing can distinguish potatoes and onions
Potatoes and onions may be classics, but their appeal is universal. Consumers of all ages are rediscovering the full-flavored, healthful...
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