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2024 Consumer Curiosity Report shows consumers crave simplicity and affordability

MINNEAPOLIS (JULY 9, 2024) — What are the nation’s trend-forward foodies seeking most on their dinner plates tonight? Simplicity with...

10 months ago 4 minute read

Wendy’s to expand into two European markets

DUBLIN, Ohio, July 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wendy’s, the iconic global quick-service restaurant brand based in the United States, today...

10 months ago 5 minute read

Green Growth: Organics continue to flourish

More than two decades after the U.S. Department of Agriculture implemented standards for organic production and processing, the category has...

10 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA mourns passing of former PMA staff leader

July 8, 2024 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 is saddened to share news of the...

10 months ago 4 minute read

GrubMarket acquires Texas foodservice distributor

SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166, the first-mover in tech-enabled B2B food eCommerce and a pioneer...

10 months ago 5 minute read

EFI offers resources to keep farmworkers safe from heat illness

WASHINGTON, July 8, 2024 – As Extreme Heat Awareness Month is underway, Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632 is offering resources...

10 months ago 3 minute read

Westfalia Fruit debuts pure avocado oils

Oxnard, Calif. (July 5, 2024) – Westfalia Fruit BB #:300553 — recognized as the global avocado expert — is excited...

10 months ago 4 minute read

Frieda’s begins Hatch Valley Chile season

July 8, 2024 Anaheim, CA — Get ready Chile Heads! The much-anticipated, exclusive return of the authentic Hatch Chile Peppers...

10 months ago 4 minute read

DMA Solutions marks 20th anniversary

DALLAS, TX (July 8, 2024) – DMA Solutions, a pioneering force in fresh produce marketing, proudly commemorates its 20th anniversary...

10 months ago 3 minute read

Specialty Crops Market News transitions to new system

July 03, 2024—Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) Specialty Crops Market News provided an update...

10 months ago 2 minute read

Team Chipotle returns with Olympics-themed menu

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it is celebrating American athletes with digital menu...

10 months ago 4 minute read

CDC updates Salmonella outbreak tied to cucumbers

July 2, 2024 — CDC, public health and regulatory officials in several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...

11 months ago 5 minute read

Del Taco expands to Virginia

CHESAPEAKE, Va., July 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant,* announced today the opening...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Dandy celery partners with The Produce Moms to revive nostalgic salads

Oviedo, Fla., July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dandy® Produce, BB #:111541 a leading grower of fresh celery, radish and corn...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Lineage launches Global Food Innovation Challenge to combat food waste

NOVI, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lineage BB #:294667, the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT, today announced the launch of its pioneering initiative,...

11 months ago 4 minute read

HPNow offers webinar on greenhouse pathogens

HPNow, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the greenhouse industry, is pleased to announce a free webinar on effective...

11 months ago 3 minute read

USDA expands insurance options for specialty and organic growers

WASHINGTON, June 27, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding crop insurance options for specialty and organic growers...

11 months ago 7 minute read

IFPA updates 2024 sustainability initiatives

Washington, DC – With sustainability one of the International Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:378962 strategic priorities for 2024, the organization...

11 months ago 5 minute read

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