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Zespri’s kiwifruit now accounts for 47 percent of total kiwi category growth

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Visit the Zespri BB #:141270 booth #171 during The New York Produce Show December 13-16, 2021....

3 years ago 4 minute read

BrightFarms promotes Chief Commercial Officer ahead of expansion plans

Abby Prior will spearhead a new Commercial team focused on retail and distribution growth, customer service and consumer education IRVINGTON,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

CDC links E. coli outbreak to baby spinach

Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach with a “best by” date of October 23, 2021,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Sysco to acquire The Coastal Companies

HOUSTON, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation BB #:105962, the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it...

3 years ago 5 minute read

DoorDash introduces ultra-fast grocery delivery

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DoorDash is introducing ultra-fast grocery deliveries in 10-15 minutes beginning with DashMart in...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Goldenberry Farms enters U.S. market

MIAMI, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Goldenberry Farms has begun exporting its Premium brand of Goldenberries to the U.S. market,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Sakata Seed America sells carrot program

Morgan Hill, California – Sakata Seed America BB #:308948 has officially signed an agreement finalizing the sale of its carrot...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Blackline Cold Storage selects Ryder to manage its new Port of Houston cold storage

HOUSTON, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Blackline Cold Storage, LLC, a public cold storage warehouse developer and operator, today announced...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Idaho Potato Commission holds Ida-Ho-Ho-Ho Potato Scratch-Stakes

Eagle, Idaho, December 6, 2021 — ‘Tis the season to win…especially Idaho potato swag! The Idaho Potato Commission BB #:162339...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Lobby Bar Live plans another produce event for March

After the success of its first intimate produce industry event, the creators of Lobby Bar Live set plans for another...

3 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 3, 2021

Pamela and Greg are talking Amazon, and the Produce Blueprints deep dive into the e-commerce giant’s grocery efforts, and Pamela...

3 years ago 1 minute read

FDA proposes changes to FSMA’s ag water rule

SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule that...

3 years ago 5 minute read

WOWorks restaurant brands shows growth in 2021

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The WOWorks family of restaurant brands, Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Ag AI firm Stout Industrial Technology hires CEO

SALINAS, CA. (December 3rd, 2021) – Adding to their roster of technology and industry experts, Stout Industrial Technology announced today...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Keeping produce at the front of plant-based

As the foodservice industry experiments and embraces plant-forward trends, fresh produce companies have a responsibility to make sure those plants...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Starchy debuts newest organic, washable fruit coating

Nashville, Tenn. – Startchy, Inc. is proud to announce the U.S. launch of Yumbrella, their organic coating for the apple...

3 years ago 3 minute read

FreshEdge bets on improving foodservice market in 2022

The FreshEdge group of companies moves east with its acquisition of Monteverde’s. Greg Corsaro, president of FreshEdge said in an...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Brothers International acquires ingredient supplier

November 30th, 2021 — Brothers International Food, LLC BB #:205040, based in Rochester, NY, is pleased to announce its recent acquisition...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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