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Sol Group Marketing welcomes new VP of sales & sales account manager
Pompano Beach, FL – We’re excited to welcome two new members to the Sol Group Marketing BB #:169354 team. Brian...
USDA gives $72.9MM in Specialty Crop Block Grants
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the availability of $72.9 million through the...
ProduceIQ: Cold, wet weather tightens supply
The California sky is finally clear, but the damage reports are just rolling in. Strawberry growers in California are reporting...
Viva Fresh Expo registration opens January 25th
Mission, Texas – The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) BB #:162361 is excited to announce that general registration for the...
William H. Kopke Jr. expands offerings after Vision Global Group acquisition
GREAT NECK, NY (January 20, 2023) – Vertically integrated fruit importer, exporter and distributor since 1937, William H. Kopke Jr.,...
Pete Pappas & Sons announces new hires
Pete Pappas & Sons, BB #:100956 a Maryland-based fresh produce grower, shipper, distributor, and award-winning green business, grows their management...
Rescued produce smoothie machine opens in Canadian airport
BURNABY, British Columbia, Jan. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Travellers from across the globe visiting Vancouver International Airport (YVR) now...
Civil agriculture lawsuits filed for the Week of January 23, 2023
The following table reflects agricultural-related lawsuits filed in a United States District Court over the last 30 days. A lawsuit...
USDA announces appointments to the National Mango Board
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of six members to serve on the National Mango Board. The...
The ‘just don’t feel like it’ factor
My colleague Pamela Riemenschneider is understandably excited about her new pair of Nikes featuring dragonfruit. Dragonfruit gets boost from Nike,...
Braga Fresh names first COO
SOLEDAD, Calif. – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 is promoting Colby Pereira to chief operating officer, making her the first person...
California strawberry industry tallies up storm damage
WATSONVILLE CA – From Ventura County in Southern California, north through San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties, to Monterey...
Dragonfruit gets a boost from Nike, and I’m here for it
I have a 14-year-old son, so I’m more plugged in to sneaker culture than I ever cared to be. So,...
IFPA board of directors outlines 2023 plan
Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C.- During last October’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 Global Produce & Floral Show,...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 20, 2023
Greg and Pamela discuss the fallout from the California rains on various crops, and Pamela displays an addition to her...
UNFI previews Orlando selling show
PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced plans to host approximately 4,000 customers, suppliers, vendors, and emerging...
AGAP addresses ongoing protests in Peru
The Association of Agrarian Producers Guilds of Peru (AGAP) calls for respect and support for the National Police and Armed...
Kroger partners with Google Cloud and Deloitte to improve productivity
NEW YORK and SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Google Cloud and Deloitte today announced a strategic collaboration with...