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IFCO appoints Chief Digital Officer to accelerate Digital Transformation

MUNICH, May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IFCO BB #:160386, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Del Monte brings Rubyglow pineapple to U.S.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. , May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lovers of rare exotic fruit can soon enjoy a new, brightly-colored fresh pineapple, thanks to Fresh...

1 year ago 6 minute read

Allen Lund Co. names Phoenix general manager

The Allen Lund Company BB #:107465 is pleased to announce the promotion of Heather Honabach to General Manager of the...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Mushroom Council launches search for president

LEE’S SUMMIT, MISSOURI – The Mushroom Council BB #:161860 is announcing the planned transition of Bart Minor, President. Minor has led...

1 year ago 2 minute read

E. Coli outbreak tied to organic walnuts

April 30, 2024—The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Gibson Farms recalls organic walnuts linked to E. coli outbreak

Company Announcement — On 04/26/2024, Gibson Farms recalled Organic Light Halves and Pieces shelled walnuts because Gibson Farms received information...

1 year ago 3 minute read

NatureSweet responds after ruling by U.S. Court of International Trade that invalidates tax on tomato imports from Mexico

SAN ANTONIO, TX, (April 30, 2024)- NatureSweet BB #:152351, the largest vertically integrated controlled environment agricultural company in North America...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Save Mart, Instacart expand partnership

SAN FRANCISCO and MODESTO, Calif., May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, and The Save Mart Companies BB...

1 year ago 7 minute read

IFPA announces winners of 2024 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has announced the names of the winners of the 2024...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Change at the helm of New York’s Trade Office of Peru

For immediate release: April 30, 2024. The Trade Office of Peru in New York announces a change in its director...

1 year ago 5 minute read

IFPA opens Retail Merchant Awards nominations

You know who’s getting the job done at retail – the VP or director of produce who demonstrates passion and...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Invafresh strengthens capabilities of its AI-Enhanced Fresh Retail Platform solution

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Invafresh, the industry leading fresh grocery platform, today announced the addition of new capabilities to the Recipe Manager product...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Guac on The Rock returns to support local restaurants

NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Beginning Wednesday, May 1st, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and his premium, small-batch tequila, Teremana®, are bringing...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Club Stores: Eye on Innovation

The Big Three warehouse clubs have been upping their game on the technology front of late. One area of advancement...

1 year ago 4 minute read

California Strawberry Commission hosts legislative event celebrating National Strawberry Month

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – April 29, 2024 – As a kickoff to National Strawberry Month in May, the California Strawberry Commission...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Gee Whiz plans to double cherry volumes this season

Orondo, Wa. (April 29, 2024) – Gee Whiz, BB #:363320 a leading grower of Washington apples and cherries, announces they...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Subway finalizes sale to private equity firm

MIAMI, April 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Subway®, one of the world’s largest restaurant brands, today completed its previously announced sale to affiliates of...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Sprouts releases 2023 Impact Report

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563, one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural, and organic...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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