J&J Family of Farms invests in new facility, expands grower base

LOXAHATCHEE, Fla., April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — J&J Family of Farms BB #:129874, a Florida-based leading national grower, packer and...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Green Giant, Peeps partner on limited-edition cauliflower flavored bunnies

PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Green Giant, the iconic brand synonymous with delicious and high-quality vegetables for families,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

AppHarvest begins shipping tomatoes on the vine from Morehead, KY, facility

MOREHEAD, Ky., April 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgTech leader AppHarvest, Inc. (NASDAQ: APPH, APPHW), today announced that its first harvest...

4 years ago 6 minute read

CA Avocado Commission advertising supports peak avocado season

IRVINE, Calif. – The California Avocado Commission BB #:145028 is extending its consumer advertising campaign, “The best avocados have California...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Mushroom Council puts mushrooms on the menu for Earth Month

April is Earth Month, and the Mushroom Council BB #:161860 will be making the most of these 30 important days...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Desbry tropical avocado season continues strong with Hazel

WP Produce and Hazel Tech Grow Program by 35% CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies, BB #:302595 a USDA-funded company providing...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Kroger to investors: fresh, digital will grow returns

CINCINNATI, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 hosted a virtual 2021 Investor Day March 31 to provide an update...

4 years ago 9 minute read

Apeel expands avocado partnership network

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Apeel  BB #:345580 today announced an expanded partnership network made up of more than 20 avocado...

4 years ago 6 minute read

FiveStar Gourmet Foods appoints president

Industry executive Michael Solomon brings 30 years of fresh food and manufacturing category expertise ONTARIO, CALIF. (March 30, 2021) —Premium...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Foodservice Recovery Part 2: Longterm Change

For the last year, the Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 has met with a group of members weekly to discuss...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Sonora grape export forecast smaller than previous seasons

Hermosillo Sonora, Mexico March 30th, 2021 — The Sonora Grape Growers Association (AALPUM) projects 21.5 million 18 lb. (8.2 kg)...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Driscoll’s signs New Plastics Economy Global Commitment

WATSONVILLE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE 3-31-21)–Driscoll’s, BB #:116044 the world’s fresh berry leader, today joins The New Plastics Economy Global Commitment to...

4 years ago 7 minute read

H Mart plans automated micro-fulfillment center in NJ

NEDRE VATS, Norway, March 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — H Mart, the leading Asian-American specialty grocer, has partnered with AutoStore,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Private equity firm to acquire Sun World

PALM DESERT, CA – Sun World International LLC BB #:172413, the global fruit genetics, R&D and licensing company, today announced...

4 years ago 3 minute read

BREAKING: PMA, United Fresh to merge in 2022

WASHINGTON D.C. and NEWARK, DE (March 31, 2021) – The Boards of Directors of the Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Produce working group sends 30 food box recommendations to USDA

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 31, 2021 – Today, United Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:145458 Produce Box Working Group presented USDA...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Feds turn off tap in San Joaquin Valley

Sometimes the news items that I find most staggering go almost unremarked in most quarters. The latest story that fell...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Foodservice Recovery Part 1: The Near Term

For the last year, the Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 has met with a group of members weekly to discuss...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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