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The Star Group names four VPs of sales
April 24th, 2024: Vancouver, BC — This week, The Star Group BB #:134817 announced the addition of four vice-president positions,...
ASPF: New European packaging rules raise several concerns
April 24, 2024 — New packaging rules adopted by the European Parliament today raise serious trade and food safety concerns....
Sunkist announces return of California Star Ruby Grapefruit and display contest
April 25, 2024, Valencia, Calif. – California Star Ruby Grapefruit season has arrived, and Sunkist BB #102141 is excited to...
Club Stores: The Value Proposition vs. Conventional Retail
Wholesale clubs operate by keeping costs low through their buying power. They require vendors to simplify packaging or complete other...
Brighter Bites expands program to New Mexico
LAS CRUCES, NM (April 23, 2024) – Brighter Bites BB #:371141, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables...
Disease pressure limits California romaine supplies
This is a Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 From The Fields report from April 23, 2024: Growers in California’s Salinas Valley...
Ocean Mist Farms hires CFO
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (APR 23, 2024) – Ocean Mist Farms BB #:111742, the leading grower/shipper of fresh artichokes in North America,...
USDA releases new school meal standards to strengthen child nutrition
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2024 – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced major steps to promote the health...
Sunsweet Growers hires CEO from within staff
YUBA CITY, Calif., April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In a notable move within the food and beverage industry, Sunsweet Growers...
Cosmic Crisp brand apples partners with pro pickleballer
YAKIMA, Wash., April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In the very state where the sport of pickleball was started, comes a...
Club Stores: Outperforming Traditional Grocers
All three warehouse club leaders have been expanding in recent years, along a variety of measurements. Warehouse clubs collectively have...
RPE exhibits for first time at CPMA
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, APRIL 22, 2024 — North American potato industry leader RPE LLC. BB #:105471, a reliable year-round supplier...
Mastronardi Produce introduces tropical tomato Bahama Bombs
Kingsville, ON (April 22, 2024) – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453, the fourth-generation family-owned company that pioneered commercial greenhouse growing in...
Oppy welcomes home CPMA trade show
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Welcoming the industry on its home turf of Vancouver for the first time since 2018, the...
IFPA releases Best in Foodservice award winners
April 22, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The best of the best in foodservice produce use have been named by the...
Shuman Farms celebrates Vidalia onion season start with events
Reidsville, GA (April 22, 2024) – With Vidalia season well underway, Shuman Farms BB #:157367, a leading grower and shipper...
Oppy announces strategic partnership to build Canada’s greenest greenhouse
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Oppy BB #:116424, leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce, announces its partnership with DEEP...
USDA lifts PACA reparations on Texas business
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Prometo Produce Corp., BB #:297837 satisfied a...
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