peppers
FDA investigates Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers
The FDA and CDC are investigating illnesses in a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to jalapeños from Sinaloa,...
ProduceIQ: Weather shakes produce outlook
The Pacific Northwest heat wave is putting pressure on production markets as Fourth of July demand begins its annual sprint.
Ark Foods expands organic pepper program
Ark Foods is growing its organic pepper program after a successful trial in Florida last fall, with a broad lineup...
Best in Blue Book Awards Fall 2025: Peppers
We are thrilled to announce the Fall 2025 Best in Blue Book awards. This prestigious recognition honors the top ~1% of companies.
Pepper launches AI platform for food distributors to expand inventory
Pepper, the AI-powered go-to-market platform for independent food distributors, announced the Pepper Endless Aisle program.
EV Produce expands product line, U.S. distribution network
EV Produce International, a leading importer of Mexican-grown limes and chayote, has expanded to bolster its import and shipping operations.
ProduceIQ: Dry veg items at both extremes during summer transition
The headline would ask, “Is cheap produce gone forever?” but then I’d have nothing to say about eggplant. An industry...
ProduceIQ: May the weather odds be ever in your favor
Welcome to hurricane season. Tropical systems will have an easier time developing this year due to higher ocean temperatures in...
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...
ProduceIQ: Heavy rain saturates West Coast
California can’t shake the gray. The deluge and flood risk should lighten up by Tuesday, but there is a high...
ProduceIQ Index: Pineapple Express on the hunt
Pineapple Express takes aim at the West Coast. Among the widespread targets are oranges, green onions, lettuce, leafy greens, and...
NatureSweet releases new sweet & seedless mini peppers medley
SAN ANTONIO, TX, February 1, 2024- NatureSweet BB #:152351, the #1 snacking tomato brand and largest vertically integrated agricultural company...
ProduceIQ: Relentless wind and rain pound Southern California
For the first time in 84 years, a tropical storm has hit Southern California. Hurricane Hilary struck the coast of...
Melissa’s unveils early arrival of Hatch peppers
Melissa’s Produce, a trusted leader in specialty produce, says Hatch pepper fanatics won’t have to wait until August for fresh...
Ark Foods ‘kicks up the heat’ during IFPA Foodservice show
Shishito Pepper Trendsetter and Vegetable Enthusiast Brings The Heat to Monterey IMMOKALEE, FL – JULY 24, 2023 – Ark Foods,...
Are nightshades being unfairly targeted by social media?
You didn’t hear it first from me. Everything is bad for you: alcohol, caffeine, tobacco, meat, fat, sugar, artificial sweeteners,...
Wholesum debuts organic Italian sweet peppers
AMADO, ARIZ – Wholesum, BB #:135847 Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic farm-fresh vegetables, introduces new Italian sweet peppers,...
Tatayoyo pepper wins the Fruit Logistica Innovation Award 2023
Trade visitors voted the Tatayoyo pepper from Rijk Zwaan in the Netherlands the Innovation of the Year. The winner of...
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