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Rabobank releases World Vegetable Map showing trade value rise, production drops in some major markets

Rabobank has published its latest World Vegetable Map, charting recent global vegetable production, consumption, and trade. The value of the...

1 year ago 4 minute read

IFPA notes produce wins in USDA’s updates to WIC nutrition program

April 9, 2024 WASHINGTON – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962, the largest and most diverse international association...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Church Brothers now shipping from new Central Salinas facility

SALINAS, Calif. – April 9, 2024 – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 today announced that it has begun shipping from...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Inflation higher than expected in March

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary April 10, 2024: Consumer Price Index Summary...

1 year ago 4 minute read

The Consumer Connection Conference guests offer direct line to influencing consumer behavior

April 10, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The Foundation for Fresh Produce BB #:157162 has announced the special guest list for...

1 year ago 6 minute read

North Country Growers unveils packaging design

Berlin, New Hampshire., April 9, 2024 – As North Country Growers prepares for its highly anticipated grand opening in May...

1 year ago 3 minute read

What Chefs Want to acquire Phoenix Wholesale Foodservice

ATLANTA, GA, April 10, 2023 – What Chefs Want (WCW) BB #:161776, headquartered in Louisville, KY, is thrilled to announce...

1 year ago 3 minute read

NY produce wholesaler offers AI case study

A New York produce company’s use of AI in ordering has saved it thousands of dollars in efficiency and food...

1 year ago 5 minute read

G&R Farms expands sales staff

Glennville, GA; April 9, 2024 – G&R Farms BB #:114342, a third generation premier Vidalia Onion grower in southeast Georgia,...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Health Canada approves Arctic Gala apple

Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA (April 8, 2024) – Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) BB #:337660, the developer and grower behind the innovative...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Lineage now offers Canada cross-border program

Novi, MI – April 9, 2024 – Lineage BB #:294667, one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled warehouse REITs and integrated...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Biden administration finalizes updates to foods provided through WIC

Chicago, April 9, 2024 – Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has...

1 year ago 6 minute read

Nature Fresh Farms introduces snacking sweet peppers

April 9, 2024 Leamington, ON, CAN – As consumer trends continue to forecast increased importance in fresh snacking, emphasized by...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Chilean citrus forecasts volume decrease in 2024

April 4, 2024. The Chilean Citrus Committee estimates that global citrus exports from Chile will reach 383,000 tons this season,...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Fruit World starts promising stone fruit season

April 5, 2024 Reedley, CA—Fruit World BB #:187196, a fresh and creative produce company renowned for its vibrant flavors and...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Oppy to double Mexican grape volume in 2024

NOGALES, Arizona — Leading grower, marketer and distributor Oppy BB #:116424 is set to double its Mexican grape volume for...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Verdant Technologies to partner with Sobeys to eliminate ice from broccoli supply chain

Centennial, CO — April 8, 2024 — Verdant Technologies BB #:377032 is expanding the adoption of its HarvestHold Fresh product...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Peru remains blueberry export leader despite drop in 2023-24

In the 2023/2024 campaign, Peru exported 222,000 tons of fresh blueberries, showing a decrease of 22 percent compared to the...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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