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Gaétan Bono Fruits et Légumes partners with Verdant Technologies on iceless broccoli

Verdant Technologies announces a partnership with Gaétan Bono Fruits et Légumes, a respected wholesaler of fresh produce in Eastern Canada.

17 hours ago 4 minute read

Frutura acquires Colombian avocado firm

April 1, 2025 REEDLEY, CA – Frutura, the global sales and marketing platform designed to supply international customers with high-quality...

20 hours ago 3 minute read

National Mango Board kicks off peak mango season with ‘Cinco de Mango’ campaign 

ORLANDO, Fla., April 1, 2025 – The National Mango Board (NMB) today launched its vibrant “Cinco de Mango” campaign, perfectly...

21 hours ago 4 minute read

Taylor Farms and Foodiverse acquire Bonduelle’s salad operations in Germany

SALINAS, Calif., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taylor Farms and Foodiverse have completed the acquisition of two production plants specialized...

22 hours ago 4 minute read

Melissa’s Produce now offers Organic Harry’s Berries

Los Angeles, CA (March 2025) — Melissa’s Produce BB #:111686 is excited to announce the start of the organic Harry’s...

5 days ago 2 minute read

AFF: It’s time to move on from Dirty Dozen

This update was distributed by the Alliance for Food and Farming March 27, 2025: This year, we have enjoyed a...

5 days ago 3 minute read

IFPA begins search for new food safety officer

IFPA has announced that Chief Food Safety & Regulatory Officer, Natalie Dyenson, will be leaving the organization for a new...

5 days ago 3 minute read

Dole partnerships spotlight banana sustainability

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (March 26, 2025) — The world’s largest banana provider is teaming-up with an industry-leading frozen dessert maker and...

5 days ago 6 minute read

IFPA requests fresh produce tariff exemptions

In a letter to Trump administration officials, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 warned that proposed tariffs would...

5 days ago 1 minute read

Grape market to rise in April as offshore season winds down

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this grape crop update March 27, 2025: The Chilean/Peruvian offshore grape season will end in...

6 days ago 1 minute read

Brighter Bites launches ‘Food is Medicine’ webpage

HOUSTON, TX (March 26, 2024) – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly...

6 days ago 4 minute read

Stemilt names new sustainability coordinator

March 27, 2025 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 is pleased to announce Jana Fischback as its new Sustainability Coordinator...

6 days ago 4 minute read

New Jersey receiver satisfies terms of PACA violations

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2025 – In a complaint filed on March 21, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged...

6 days ago 1 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on Texas produce business

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Tabasco Produce LLC satisfied a $3,008 reparation...

6 days ago 2 minute read

Melissa’s Produce starts Ojai Pixie tangerine harvest

Los Angeles, CA (March 2025) — The Ojai Pixie Tangerine season is officially underway, and Melissa’s Produce BB #:111686 is...

6 days ago 2 minute read

Sun World adds five authorized Autumncrisp marketers

BAKERSFIELD, CA (March 25, 2025) – Sun World BB #:341274, an international leader in produce licensing with one of the...

7 days ago 4 minute read

Oppy and G&M Farms partner on berries

March 26, 2025 Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA — Leading fresh produce grower, marketer and distributor Oppy BB #:116424 and G&M Farms...

7 days ago 2 minute read

Fresh Del Monte acquires avocado oil producer

March 26, 2025 — CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., BB #:111187 one of the world’s leading vertically...

7 days ago 4 minute read
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