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Fresha expands carrot supply with Georgia acquisition

Morris, Minnesota, April 15, 2024 – Fresha BB #:356720, a leading provider of high-quality, locally grown carrots, is thrilled to...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Multiple weather issues cause Peruvian table grape exports to fall  

The 2023-2024 table grape campaign has been a challenging one, Alejandro Cabrera, the general manager of the Peruvian Table Grape...

1 year ago 2 minute read

AFF releases expert guide to washing and prepping produce

While there are substantial amounts of peer-reviewed studies which show the safety of organic and conventional produce, consumers who may...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Category Partners hires director of business development

[Idaho Falls, ID] – Category Partners, LLC, a leading provider of data and insights solutions to the perishable industries, is...

1 year ago 2 minute read

BrightFarms showcases new Texas greenhouse at VIVA Fresh

Irvington, N.Y. (April 9, 2024) – BrightFarms BB #:344991, a trailblazer in indoor-grown leafy greens, is set to shine at...

1 year ago 3 minute read

USHBC names chair of promotions committee

Folsom, CA, April 11, 2024 – Brian Bocock, vice president of product management at Naturipe Farms BB #:116078, has recently...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Brighter Bites gala raises $450,000

HOUSTON (April 10, 2024) – Brighter Bites BB #:371141, a nonprofit with the mission of creating communities of health through...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Continental Fresh to highlight social responsibility initiative at VIVA Fresh

MIAMI, FL (April 9, 2024) – Continental Fresh LLC BB #:205099, a grower, shipper and importer of fresh fruits and...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Hire-ready students expected at Viva Fresh

Are you looking for new employees… either interns or full-time new hires? In just ONE DAY the future of our...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Peru pumps up avocado exports in early 2024

Peru strengthens its position as the second largest avocado exporter in the world shipping 36,360 tons for $75.4 million in...

1 year ago 1 minute read

Mission Produce promotes spring avocados, mangos at VIVA Fresh

Oxnard, Calif. – April 9, 2024 – Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126 a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Chiquita plans transformative National Banana Day

Fort Lauderdale, FL – April 10, 2024 – If you’re happy and you know it, Chiquita wants you to show...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Capespan North America hires director of food safety

Capespan North America BB #:134340 is pleased to announce the appointment of Kyle Dempsey as Director of Food Safety. Kyle...

1 year ago 1 minute read

Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For features familiar grocers, with a few new names 

Several familiar names in grocery were prominent on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For 2024 list, and some...

1 year ago 2 minute read

FPAA: Record winter tomato prices contradict price suppression claims

(Nogales, AZ) – During a recent winter tomato season characterized by poor weather, very limited shipments, and record pricing of...

1 year ago 8 minute read

Research shows consumers want more retailer help on food inflation

Shoppers believe government policies and actions most responsible for higher prices in supermarkets according to Feedback Group research LAKE SUCCESS,...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Lineage announces latest automated warehouse in Pennsylvania

HAZLETON, Pa. – April 11, 2024 – Lineage BB #:294667, one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled warehouse REITs and integrated...

1 year ago 4 minute read

SunCandy Citrus partners again with Breakfast Club of Canada

TORONTO, April 11, 2024 – SunCandy Citrus and Breakfast Club of Canada, a key player in school nutrition in the...

1 year ago 4 minute read

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