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How data improves clementine quality: A Bagú and AgroFresh case study

FreshCloudTM Inspection System Helps Reduce Waste and Maintain Quality of Fresh Produce by Offering Actionable Insights Throughout the Supply Chain...

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SpartanNash Foundation fundraiser supports community heroes

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., July 2, 2024  /PRNewswire/ — Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 is proud to announce that its foundation will be donating $260,000 to...

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Aldi UK trials crownless pineapples to cut food waste

Aldi is trialing the sale of crownless pineapples in its latest move to reduce food waste. With the crown of...

11 months ago 1 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 5, 2024

Pamela and Greg are talking Organic Produce Summit, Salmonella outbreaks, and why Aldi is considering crownless pineapples. Related Stories:

11 months ago 1 minute read

Dole rallies pineapple lovers to give blood for National Pineapple Week

This year, Dole Food Company BB #:124463, one of the world’s largest and most prolific providers of pineapples, is celebrating...

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FFVA Comments on Salmonella in Cucumbers Investigation

July 3, 2024 – In March, the FDA and CDC began investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Africana and Salmonella...

11 months ago 1 minute read

PRO*ACT parent company acquires Your*Way Fresh

Dallas, TX – Strategic Sourcing International (SSI) is pleased to announce its acquisition of Your*Way Fresh, an established produce supply...

11 months ago 2 minute read

OPS adds e-commerce session to lineup

MONTEREY, CA. – June 27, 2024 – Set to highlight the future of ecommerce for the organic produce industry and...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Village Farms cultivates the next generation with education program

At Village Farms Fresh BB #:263321, we are committed to fostering connections among our community, education, and sustainable agriculture. Over...

11 months ago 6 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in California, Georgia, and New York

WASHINGTON, July 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to...

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Equifruit’s Kim Chackal promoted to vice president, sales and marketing

Montreal, QC, – Tuesday July 2 2024 – Kim Chackal, the woman behind Equifruit’s BB #:329901 genius marketing and phenomenal sales...

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Frieda’s brings a taste of Paris for summer Olympics

Anaheim, CA —Frieda’s Branded Produce BB #:388120, renowned for its vibrant and delicious offerings, is excited to celebrate the summer...

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Stemilt Project SEARCH graduates seeking employment opportunities

WENATCHEE, Wash. – After completing the Stemilt Project SEARCH program, four interns are looking to find employment in the greater...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Philadelphia market plans September auction for three available units

The nation’s only fully-enclosed, fully-refrigerated wholesale produce marketplace has space available for lease. Opened in 2011, the 700,000 square foot...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Little Leaf Farms plans Pennsylvania facility expansion

DEVENS, Mass., June 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Little Leaf Farms, the country’s #1 brand of packaged lettuce sustainably grown through controlled environment agriculture...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Restaurant platform opens co-branded food hall space in Chicago

CHICAGO, July 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Craveworthy Brands, the innovative fast-casual restaurant platform company that is home to leading concepts such as BD’s...

11 months ago 6 minute read

Good Foods brings back Dip Into Summer promo tour

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (JUNE 26, 2024) – Good Foods, BB #:326876 a leader in providing guacamole, salsas and dips that...

11 months ago 4 minute read

No-fumigation systems approach approved for Chilean grape imports to the U.S.

               July 1, 2024.  After 24 years of work and negotiation between Chile and the U.S., the launch of the...

11 months ago 6 minute read

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