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Peruvian avocado volumes to drop 15% this year
At the beginning of June, the drop in volumes of Peruvian avocados that was projected was confirmed. “It is the...
Evolution Fresh launches fruit soda line for the produce department
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif., June 20, 2024 – Evolution Fresh, a leading producer of organic, cold-pressed, premium juice products, today announced...
USDA cites frozen food firm for $2.5MM in PACA violations
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Frozen Food Development Inc., Lancaster, Pa., for...
USDA lifts PACA sanctions on Georgia company
WASHINGTON, June 20, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that South Side Fresh Produce LLC satisfied a...
Walmart pilots Agritask to enhance produce-sourcing decisions
BENTONVILLE, Ark. and TEL AVIV, Israel, June 20, 2024 — Walmart BB #:143789, the world’s leading omnichannel retailer, today announced a...
Certifications & Compliance: What’s to Come
As the produce industry and consumer choices evolve, the most important certifications may not exist yet. Regionally specific certifications may...
DAT Truckload Volume Index: Spot rates gained in May on robust volumes
BEAVERTON, OR, June 18, 2024 — Spot truckload rates bounced higher in May as shippers sought capacity to move greater...
CMI Orchards now offers Skylar Rae cherries
June 18th, 2024 Wenatchee, WA: Skylar Rae cherries are back! Harvest is in full swing, bringing the highly anticipated sweet,...
Migrant farm workers at Highline Mushrooms join union
ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 150 migrant agricultural workers at the four Highline Mushrooms factory farms...
Changing shopping trends presents opportunity for fresh produce marketers
Pandemic and generational inflation has caused American grocery shoppers to change their behaviors. This represents a great opportunity for the...
Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida name display contest winners
MAITLAND, FL June 18, 2024 – Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida BB #:162602 are thrilled to announce the winners...
Canada reviews Temporary Foreign Worker priorities
TORONTO, June 12, 2024 /CNW/ – As Ottawa is looking to overhaul its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, most agri-businesses (59%) say...
Waabi raises $200MM to launch driverless trucks in 2025
TORONTO, June 18, 2024 — Waabi, a company pioneering generative AI for the physical world, today announced it has raised...
Certifications & Compliance: Consumer Choices
The third major sector of certification and compliance is driven largely by consumer preferences. These so-called “lifestyle” certifications reflect consumers’...
IFPA Foodservice Conference to bring more than 1,000 buyers
June 17, 2024 — More than 1,000 top foodservice buyers attend The Foodservice Conference to find new products, menu ideas,...
Divine Flavor to extend grape program into California
Nogales, AZ – June 18, 2024 – Grape grower-shipper, Divine Flavor BB #:204689, in collaboration with Niabell Farms, announced they...
Driscoll’s celebrates Strawberry Moon with Instacart giveaway
This Friday, June 21st will welcome the rare Strawberry Moon to skies across the country, a once-in-a-generation occurrence. And for...
Titan Farms partners with CarbonCents to pioneer carbon footprint reduction
Ridge Spring, SC., June 18, 2024 – Titan Farms BB #:175538, a leading agricultural enterprise, has announced a strategic partnership...
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