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Mushroom Council elects new officers
(March 29, 2021) – At the February 18 Council virtual meeting, the Mushroom Council BB #:161860 elected new officers for...
Peruvian citrus exports reach a historical record in 2020
Peru’s citrus exports set a record in 2020. According to The Foreign Trade Research and Development Institute of the Lima...
Dollar General makes smart produce bet
A few years ago, I noticed Dollar General was adding produce to its stores. At the time, the amount of...
Viva Fresh kicks off in Dallas
GRAPEVINE, TX – It’s been almost 13 months since the last in-person event held in the fresh produce industry, the...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – March 26, 2021
Pamela checks in from Dallas at the Viva Fresh, the first in-person produce industry event in more than a year....
Liberty Fruit hires West Coast director of sourcing
KANSAS CITY, KS March 26, 2021 – Liberty Fruit Company BB #:105664 announced that Joe Cimino has joined the company...
Del Monte to relaunch MAG.nificent Melon
Coral Gables, FL – Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., BB #:111187 one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors...
AeroFarms to be publicly traded after entering partnership
NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in vertical farming, announced today it has entered into an Agreement...
USDA imposes PACA sanctions on NC company
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Imperial Frozen Foods Op Co...
H-E-B to expand into DFW Metroplex
SAN ANTONIO, TX March 26, 2021 — H-E-B BB #:106490 is excited to announce plans to bring its flagship H-E-B...
Creating healthier diets by conscious consumption
In the face of a fruit and vegetable consumption crisis, the Produce for Better Health Foundation is calling for a...
Lettuce sees stronger demand as it moves from desert to central California
Lettuce and other leafy greens are moving from the California/Arizona desert to the short Huron, CA, season, with the Salinas...
Peruvian ginger exports more than double in 2020
Peruvian ginger exports totaled 50,649 tons worth $106 million in 2020, which is 156 percent higher than the previous year....
Dining Alliance partners with Atlantic Food Distributors
WALTHAM, Mass., March 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Atlantic Food Distributors, BB #:159735 an Ohio-based broad line food distribution specialist, has...
Carrefour to acquire Walmart’s Grupo BIG in Brazil
MASSY, France–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News: Grupo Carrefour Brasil has entered into an agreement with Advent International and Walmart BB #:143789 for...
Revol Greens expands greenhouse program with romaine packs
OWATONNA, MINN. — Expanding what is already one of the most diverse greenhouse baby leaf and head lettuce portfolios on...
Study shows leafy greens essential for muscle strength
Eating just one cup of leafy green vegetables every day could boost muscle function, according to new Edith Cowan University...
USDA announces ‘Pandemic Assistance for Producers’
WASHINGTON, March 24, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is establishing new programs and efforts to...
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