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Del Monte Fresh Produce restructures multiple divisions, senior VPs
CORAL GABLES, Fla., April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc. BB #:111187 announces restructuring of the...
UNFI launches e-commerce solution to expand distribution options for suppliers
PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc., BB #:158953 today announced the launch of Community Marketplace by UNFI, a business-to-business digital...
Whole Foods launches ‘Sourced for Good’ brand for sustainable products
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Whole Foods Market BB #:147784 launches Sourced for Good, an exclusive third-party-certification program to support responsible sourcing...
Produce Pointers: Inspections must be timely
The Problem Government inspection of blueberries taken five days after arrival. The Key Point Inspections taken days after product arrives...
Referendum affirms CAC to continue operations
IRVINE, Calif. – The California Department of Food and Agriculture recently completed a state-mandated referendum vote that determined the California...
Springworks to add 500,000 square feet of aquaponic farming greenhouse
Lisbon, ME — Springworks, the largest and first certified organic aquaponic farming operation in New England, today announced plans to...
The Labor Conundrum: Pandemic effects
Produce industry professionals, when asked what their biggest problem is, will often answer, “labor.” Ian LeMay, president of the California...
Cooking with California Avocados
I had a chance to join the California Avocado Commission BB #:145028 in the kitchen…virtually…as it kicks off the season...
Blueberry production driving strong Spring season for Berry People
HOLLISTER, CA — Blueberry demand remains strong with American consumers, and Berry People, BB #:340329 a year-round, full-line shipper of...
Instacart study shows six ways pandemic food shopping changed
SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading online grocery platform in North America, today released “Beyond the...
IMG Citrus acquires 2,500 acre citrus grove
VERO BEACH, FL – IMG Citrus, BB #:141178 a family-owned, vertically integrated citrus grower, packer, and shipper in Vero Beach,...
AeroFarms hires Chief Revenue Officer to drive expansion
NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in vertical farming, today announced that Gary M. Cohen has joined...
Southern Exposure kicks off in Orlando – know before you go
Fresh produce travelers have another opportunity for in-person events with the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure this week in Orlando,...
Gold Coast Packing honored by local club
Santa Maria, CA – The Boys & Girls Club of Mid-Central Coast serves the children and youth of the Central...
GAB building cold storage DC in Laredo, TX
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2021 Laredo, TX — A M King has begun construction of a south Texas distribution...
USDA makes funding available to socially disadvantaged farmers
WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced the availability of $2...
Alsum Farms & Produce adds to sales staff
Friesland, Wisconsin — Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., BB #:105137 a leading fresh market grower, packer and shipper of Wisconsin...
Superfresh Growers see organics soar
Yakima, WA – February organic pear and apples sales verified that the pandemic year has been incredibly positive for both...