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IMG Citrus expands staff to boost year-round citrus strategy
Vero Beach, FL – IMG Citrus BB #:141178 announced today the addition of Giorgio Peirano to its leadership team. Originally...
Appealingly shaped containers of water
My friend and colleague Doug Nelson lent me this book: How the World Really Works by Vaclav Smil. One-sentence review:...
FDA proposes redesign of Human Foods Program
January 31, 2023 — Statement from Robert M. Califf, M.D., MACC, Commissioner of Food and Drugs – Food and Drug...
IFPA supports FDA food plan, awaits details
January 31, 2023 Washington DC – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 welcomed today’s announcement by FDA Commissioner Califf...
Healthy Family Project expands digital marketing team
Orlando, FL – Healthy Family Project has named Rebecca Waxman social media manager and the newest addition to the cause...
Pure Flavor adds industry veteran to leadership team
Leamington, ON – With significant growth & expansion at the forefront of the company’s strategic plan, Pure Flavor BB #:170379...
CEA Alliance hosts first Washington, DC fly-in
Members of the Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance met with more than 25 Congressional, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and State Departments...
ProduceIQ: La Niña causing active produce markets
La Niña continues for the third consecutive winter. The National Weather Service (NWS) released its climate predictions for the February-April...
U.S. eGrocery sales forecast to grow, increase market share in next five years
Pickup expected to gain market share and grow faster than Delivery and Ship-to-Home Barrington, Ill. – January 30, 2023 –...
Amazon plans grocery fee increase, higher threshold for Amazon Fresh deliveries
Starting February 28, Amazon Fresh is rolling out a new fee structure for grocery deliveries using the Amazon Prime service....
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce report calls for fresh produce policy measures
The Global Coalition of Fresh Produce today released a report analyzing the current global trading environment for fresh fruits and...
Civil agriculture lawsuits filed for the Week of January 30, 2023
The following table reflects agricultural-related lawsuits filed in a United States District Court over the last 30 days. A lawsuit...
The back-and-forth over GMO crops
One of the biggest stories in agriculture over the past few days has to do with an impasse between the...
California Avocado Commission forecasts slightly smaller 2022-23 crop
IRVINE, Calif. – The California Avocado Commission BB #:145028 announced its marketing plans for 2023 along with the early season...
UNFI expands Wild Harvest organic produce line
Private label portfolio builds on 2022 growth, expanding product assortment to support customer growth PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Delivering on its...
IFPA opens nominations for 2023 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Awards program
January 26, 2023 – Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has opened the nomination...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 27, 2023
Pamela and Greg discuss the downturn in indoor farming, from a $188MM bankruptcy in Canada to layoffs in high-tech vertical...
Food Lion launches food pharmacy pilot program
SALISBURY, N.C., Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Food Lion BB #:165295 and Novant Health are collaborating to launch a...