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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...

11 months ago 2 minute read

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...

11 months ago 3 minute read

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...

11 months ago 2 minute read

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...

11 months ago 2 minute read

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...

11 months ago 4 minute read

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...

11 months ago 4 minute read

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...

11 months ago 4 minute read

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,...

11 months ago 3 minute read

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...

11 months ago 4 minute read

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...

11 months ago 2 minute read

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...

11 months ago 3 minute read

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...

11 months ago 4 minute read

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...

11 months ago 8 minute read

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’...

11 months ago 2 minute read

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,...

11 months ago 4 minute read

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...

11 months ago 4 minute read

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...

11 months ago 2 minute read

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...

11 months ago 3 minute read

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