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New York company recalls fresh spinach due to Listeria risk

Company Announcement: Solata Foods LLC. of Newburgh, NY, is recalling its “Fresh Spinach” listed below because they may be contaminated...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Southeastern Grocers highlights L&M, celebrates National Pollinator Month

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is reaffirming its...

11 months ago 5 minute read

USApple promotes data leader

Falls Church, Va. (July 1, 2024)—The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) today announced that Christopher Gerlach has been promoted to Vice...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Bee Sweet celebrates summer citrus arrival

FOWLER, Calif., – California’s citrus domestic season is coming to an end, and the Bee Sweet Citrus BB #:123033 sales...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Whole Foods CEO shares food trends, confidence in brick-and-mortar retail

NEW YORK (June 25, 2024) – At this year’s Specialty Food Association’s Summer Fancy Food Show, Whole Foods Market BB #:147784...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Farm Bureau: Record-high July 4th cookout costs as inflation hits the backyard

JUNE 26, 2024 — Americans will be gathering on the Fourth of July for a day of fireworks, food, parades...

11 months ago 13 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms unveils new logo, branding

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (June 27, 2024) – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower/shipper of fresh artichokes in North America...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Giumarra expands organic avocado program

LOS ANGELES – June 27, 2024 – The Giumarra Companies BB #:113366 announces the expansion of its organic avocado program...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Pretty Lady Vineyards to debut new grape varieties for 2024 season

McFarland, CA – Friday, June 28th, 2024 – July is only a few days away and you know what that...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Envy apples wrap up Washington crop, transition to imports

(Wenatchee, WA) – June 26, 2024 – ENVY apples, one of the top premium branded apples in the U.S., is...

11 months ago 4 minute read

Henry Avocado expands Charlotte cold storage DC

June 27, 2024 Charlotte, NC. – A M King, a national, integrated Design-Build firm, has completed expansion of Henry Avocado...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Lineage IPO could raise billions of dollars

Novi, MI-based Lineage BB #:294667, the world’s largest global temperature-controlled warehouse REIT (real estate investment trust), filed forms with the...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Mexican grapes finishing lighter than expected

Mexican grape supplies are winding down their season, and volumes are projected to finish lower than earlier estimates. Sergio Lugo,...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Rabobank: Consumers battle fatigue over food inflation

2024 Rabobank BBQ Index NEW YORK, June 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — When it comes to their stamina for paying historically...

11 months ago 16 minute read

Zespri drives organic kiwifruit growth

ORANGE COUNTY, CA (June 25, 2024) – Retailers will have the opportunity to taste the raw power of nature with...

11 months ago 4 minute read

CPMA reports 2025 trade show is 90% sold out

June 26, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 2025 Annual Convention and Trade Show (CPMA...

11 months ago 2 minute read

WG and CPMA partner to develop sustainable produce packaging guidelines

IRVINE, CALIF. and OTTAWA (JUNE 27, 2024) – Western Growers (WG) BB #:144734 and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)...

11 months ago 4 minute read

California to begin slightly smaller 2024 pear crop

June 27, 2024 Sacramento, CA – California pears continue to set the standard as the first pears to be harvested...

11 months ago 2 minute read

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