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Produce industry sees many victories in farm bill

After months of debate, both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed the farm bill rather quickly this week,...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Dalton Thomas announced as 2019 “Apple Citizen of the Year”

COMPANY PRESS RELEASE — Dalton Thomas has been named 2019 Apple Citizen of the Year. Festival Administrator Darci Christoferson and...

6 years ago 7 minute read

Del Monte Foods announces limited recall of canned “fiesta corn” with peppers

COMPANY PRODUCT RECALL — Del Monte Foods Inc. announced a recall of 64,242 cases of FIESTA CORN Seasoned with Red...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Transforming apple orchards

In response to consumer demand for new and exciting varieties, as well as grower interest in pest and disease-resistance, orchards...

6 years ago 3 minute read

New York is a business of niches

With fruits and vegetables, it’s all about which niches are in the limelight. At A. Gurda Produce Company, Inc., which...

6 years ago 1 minute read

New York thinks local

The allure of procuring locally continues to climb at Hunts Point Terminal Market. James Margiotta, managing member for J Margiotta...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Food bloggers weigh in on trend realities

For the second year in a row FullTilt Marketing, Orlando, FL, surveyed food bloggers from across the country to get...

6 years ago 6 minute read

United Fresh encourages quick passage of Farm Bill – this week

The United Fresh Produce Association applauds the House and the Senate Farm Bill Conference Committee for approving a Farm Bill...

6 years ago 2 minute read

New apples emerge as trending varieties

For most growers, their apple lineup is combination of old favorites and new varieties. Stemilt Growers LLC in Wenatchee, WA,...

6 years ago 3 minute read

As Fast Paced as a New York Minute

Opportunities abound at Hunts Point Produce Market, termed “the cornerstone of the New York food industry.” This powerhouse for conventional,...

6 years ago 3 minute read

USDA cites Tumi Produce International Corp. for PACA Violations

USDA/AMS PRESS RELEASE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Tumi Produce International Corp., Bronx, N.Y., for failure...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Weather affects this year’s apple crop

When it comes to weather—wondrous or wicked—it can drastically affect apple size, yields, and everything in between. And when you...

6 years ago 3 minute read

FDA narrows source of romaine outbreak

The Food and Drug Administration has traced the E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce to the central coast growing...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Ingles Markets, Inc., reports record sales & income for 2018

Ingles Markets, Inc., reported total sales of $4.09 billion for fiscal year 2018 compared with $4.00 billion in fiscal year...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Apples East, West, and In Between

Apples are grown across the United States and grown in nearly every state. That said, only a handful have significant-scale...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Village Super Market, Inc. reports fourth quarter results

Sales were $401,550 in the first quarter of fiscal 2019, an increase of 3.7% compared to the first quarter of...

6 years ago 1 minute read

FDA continues investigating E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce

The FDA, along with CDC, state and local agencies, is investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 illnesses likely...

6 years ago 4 minute read

United Natural Foods, Inc. reports first quarter 2019 results

United Natural Foods, Inc., reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 ended October 27, 2018. Net Sales Increased 16.7%...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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