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Washington Apple Commission president to retire

[WENATCHEE, WASHINGTON, MARCH 25] After 18 years with the Washington Apple Commission BB #:160338, President Todd Fryhover has announced he...

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SiCar Farms embraces zero-waste sustainability

March 26, 2024. SiCar Farms BB #:188735 announces that their zero-waste standards ensure maximizing crop excellence, while minimizing the impact...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Fresh Express introduces two salad kits

ORLANDO, Fla., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh Express BB #:115030, the brand leader in value added salads, today announced...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Oppy renews sponsorship with World Cup skier

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Oppy BB #:116424, leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce, is thrilled to announce the...

1 year ago 3 minute read

USDA plans to renew Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

March 27, 2024 Notice to Trade The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it intends to renew the charter...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Potatoes USA gives tips on painting Easter potatoes

DENVER, March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Last year, families embraced a new craze, scrambling up their Easter traditions and painting...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Genesis Fresh introduces ONIX multicolor citrus

GENESIS FRESH is thrilled to announce the global debut of ONIX™, an extraordinary citrus variety discovered in Seville, Spain. With...

1 year ago 4 minute read

NatureSweet partners with Little League this season

March 26, 2024 SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As local Little League programs around the world are gearing up and celebrating their...

1 year ago 6 minute read

Ontario greenhouse industry decries ‘egregious’ new development fees

LEAMINGTON, ON – On March 26, 2024, Chatham-Kent Municipal Council passed their 2024 development charges for water and wastewater that...

1 year ago 4 minute read

TouchBistro’s 2024 Diner Trends Report shows diners looking for savings, convenience, and connection

March 26, 2024 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New research from all-in-one POS and restaurant management system, TouchBistro, reveals that Americans are choosing...

1 year ago 9 minute read

GrubMarket reports year one progress of ‘Sustainable California’ initiative

SAN FRANCISCO, March 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — In early 2023, GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced its groundbreaking Sustainable California initiative, which...

1 year ago 4 minute read

California Giant forecasts strong domestic blueberry supplies

WATSONVILLE, CA (March 25, 2024) – It’s a bountiful spring of blueberries for California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061, as...

1 year ago 2 minute read

TIPA previews Viva Fresh 2024

Mission, Texas March 22, 2024 – The 2024 Viva Fresh Expo is less than a month away and the team...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Superfresh Growers video celebrates Farmworker Awareness Week

Yakima, WA – March 25, 2024 Superfresh Growers BB #:113721 launched a video interview to celebrate National Farmworker Awareness week....

1 year ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in three states

WASHINGTON, July 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Fruit World offers final push of winter citrus

March 21, 2024 Reedley, CA—Fruit World BB #:187196, a leading fresh produce company known for its commitment to sustainability and...

1 year ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – March 22, 2024

While we don’t have any Kroger news this week, there are some bombshells from the Prima Wawona bankruptcy sale. Are...

1 year ago 1 minute read

Peruvian ag exports grow 23% in value in January 2024

In January, Peruvian agricultural exports (traditional + non-traditional) totaled $1.062 billion, showing an increase of 23.2 percent versus what was...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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