USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on California Business

WASHINGTON, April 24, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Super HK HG LLC, d/b/a Hong Kong...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 28, 2020

Pamela noticed two key differences in the third round of awards released this week, and Greg says fires in Salinas...

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Washington Conference to highlight benefit of government programs during pandemic

Although this year’s Washington Conference by the United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 will be virtual, high profile government speakers...

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FDA reports 78 sickened in Salmonella peach outbreak

Update August 27, 2020: The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating an ongoing multistate outbreak...

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No slowing down strawberries

Strawberries have ridden strong consumer demand to overcome market challenges all year, so why let a little fire get in...

5 years ago 3 minute read

La Dona Fruit launches vibrant tropical brand

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA – La Dona Fruit – a leading producer and exporter of fresh golden pineapples and tropical fruits in...

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USDA extends food box contracts through mid-September to avoid gaps

Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 2020 – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...

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Mission Produce announces new Vice President of North American Sales

Oxnard, CA – Mission Produce, BB #:118126 the world’s most advanced avocado network, today announced the promotion of Stephen Fink...

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Salinas conditions improve with ashes left behind

After a heatwave was followed by wildfires, causing harvesting and shipping delays in Salinas, CA, area, conditions have improved. Air...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Sneak peek: Amazon opens first physical grocery store

After more than a year of speculation about its foray into brick-and-mortar grocery, Seattle-based Amazon has opened its first location....

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DMA Solutions offers virtual event support ahead of Fresh Summit

DALLAS, TX – As “virtual” becomes the new norm in 2020, DMA Solutions BB #:188910 announces new service offerings to...

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Dan Andrews Farms completes export campaign with Hazel Tech on melons

CHICAGO – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life,...

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Pear Bureau Northwest promotes Creative Marketing Manager

PORTLAND, Ore. – Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) BB #:162426 is pleased to announce that Neil Ferguson has been promoted to...

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California Giant Berry Farms announce strawberry supplier’s Sustainability Certification

Watsonville, CA –California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 and Measure to Improve, LLC (MTI) BB #:294542 announce the Sustainably Grown certification...

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Church Brothers Farms launches new Green Giant Fresh items

SALINAS, CA – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 is expanding its value-added offerings to the retail segment with the introduction...

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Radish demand slowly builds

Summer tends to be the slow time for radishes, but 2020 has been another strong volume year, building on increasing...

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Watermelon board finds new ways to promote in foodservice

Winter Springs, FL – August 25, 2020 – Watermelon continues to find its place on menus throughout the country despite...

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FPAA promotes two staff members

PRESS RELEASE — NOGALES, Ariz. (Aug. 24, 2020) – In order to ensure growth in a changing environment, the Fresh Produce...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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