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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,...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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....

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year ago 1 minute read

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,...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 10 minute read

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...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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...

1 year ago 3 minute read

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...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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