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Ark Foods debuts bagged pepper program

IMMOKALEE, FL March 12, 2023 – Ark Foods BB #:290462, a modern-day farming company on a mission to make fresh,...

1 year ago 3 minute read

AFF: What EWG doesn’t want you to know: Part 2

As the Environmental Working Group (EWG) prepares to release its so-called “Dirty Dozen” list, which inaccurately disparages popular and more...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Five standouts from Southern Exposure 2024

TAMPA, FL — There are a lot of booths to cover, and a lot of new products introduced every year...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Celebrating giving: Healthy Family Project recognizes 2023 donations at Southern Exposure

TAMPA, FL (March 12, 2024) – The annual Healthy Family Project thank you reception at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure saw...

1 year ago 2 minute read

How inflation is changing fresh produce promotions  

TAMPA, FL — While inflation in the fresh produce category may be lower than the rest of grocery, consumers are...

1 year ago 3 minute read

GEM-Pack, BADP America partner on sustainable packaging

Los Angeles, CA, March 5, 2024 – GEM-Pack Berries BB #:332864, a premier player in the berry industry, and BADP...

1 year ago 3 minute read

GrubMarket acquires North Carolina wholesaler

SAN FRANCISCO, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Salisbury,...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Unifrutti Group expands in Peru with two acquisitions

ABU DHABI, UAE, March 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Unifrutti Group BB #:154306, a leading global producer and distributor of fresh...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Dandy Celery launches ‘National Celery Month’ sweepstakes

Oviedo, Fla. (March 11, 2024) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh vegetables and citrus,...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Family Tree Farms names new marketing manager

March 11, 2024 Reedley, Calif. – Family Tree Farms BB #:169364 is pleased to announce that Leighton Dill has been...

1 year ago 3 minute read

AFF: What EWG doesn’t want you to know: Part 1

As the Environmental Working Group (EWG) prepares to release its so-called “Dirty Dozen” list, which inaccurately disparages popular and more...

1 year ago 3 minute read

CASE STUDY: A Leamington Hothouse Bankruptcy Part 3

Although Lakeside Produce Inc. BB #:158819 creditors filed claims with Blue Book, shortly after the filing, they were quickly closed,...

1 year ago 2 minute read

IFPA celebrates National School Breakfast Week with USDA, DC schools

March 7, 2024 Washington, D.C. – Strawberry French Toast was on the menu this morning when the kids at Smothers...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Mission Produce appoints new president & COO

Oxnard, Calif. – March 7, 2024 – Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126 a world leader in sourcing, producing, and distributing...

1 year ago 2 minute read

USDA cites Texas importer for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, March 7, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Heyvel Produce LLC BB #:341157,...

1 year ago 2 minute read

FMI Power of Produce 2024 released at SEPC’s Southern Exposure

Millen, GA – The Southeast Produce Council (SEPC) BB #:191194 is excited to announce the unveiling of the highly anticipated...

1 year ago 4 minute read

National Watermelon Association awards Outstanding Service Award

March 7, 2024 Scottsdale, AZ, and Idaho Falls, ID – Eagle Eye Produce BB #:156533 and the National WatermelonAssociation (NWA)...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Brighter Bites partners with DoorDash for U.S. expansion

HOUSTON (March 8, 2024) – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into...

1 year ago 5 minute read

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