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Hazel Tech has strong pilots with two tropical exporters
CHICAGO, IL (August 18, 2020) – Hazel Technologies Inc., a developer of new USDA-funded technologies to protect quality in the...
FDA: Illnesses keep climbing in red onion outbreak
Recall information updated August 18, 2020 by the FDA: The FDA investigation at Thomson International, Inc. is ongoing. As part...
FDA narrows bagged salad Cyclospora outbreak investigation
The FDA released this statement August 14, 2020: FDA’s traceback investigation identified several farms in the U.S. that may have...
Avocados and toilet paper
“The future of grocery may come down to how we buy things like toilet paper and avocados,” write John Rousseau...
USDA revises food box food safety requirements
From the USDA August 17, 2020: The Farmers to Families Food Box BOA Solicitation (Round 3), 12-3J14-20-R-0588, is hereby amended....
United Fresh releases summer 2020 Fresh Insights for foodservice
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 14, 2020) – The Summer 2020 issue of United Fresh’s BB #:145458 Fresh Insights for Foodservice is...
Summer citrus from South Africa hosts successful summer promotion
CITRUSDAL, South Africa – During its 21st consecutive citrus season, Summer Citrus from South Africa (SCSA) hosted a successful consumer...
Produce veteran Jon Kiley joins Awe Sum Organics
Awe Sum Organics, BB #:157008 with roots in the organic produce trade since 1985 and grower partnerships across the globe...
Lineage Logistics outlines acquisition strategy
Novi, MI – Lineage Logistics, LLC BB #:294667, the world’s largest and most innovative provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, today...
J&D Produce becomes Little Bear Produce
EDINBURG, Texas (August 17, 2020) – J&D Produce, BB #:124521 a company dedicated to providing nutritious fruits and vegetables along...
Volatile cucumber market sees big volume
Consumer demand for cucumbers remains high as evidenced by the significant volume growth this year compared to prior years. F.O.B....
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 14, 2020
With PMA giving the industry a preview of the virtual Fresh Summit 2020 this week, Pamela and Greg give their...
Stemilt’s Rave apple aims to be Instagram’s first verified fruit
WENATCHEE, WA – Stemilt’s BB #:113654 newest apple, Rave, has its sights set on something new this year – being...
FPAA says to look for the trade facts during USTR hearings on seasonal produce
August 13, 2020 Nogales, AZ — Without providing evidence to back up their claims, Southeast produce growers insisted the U.S....
Calavo Growers makes two executive promotions
SANTA PAULA, Calif., Aug. 13, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and provider...
T&G Global kicks off campaign with Jazz apples
T&G’ Global’s BB #:163999 Jazz apples are reimagining snacking with a competitive twist. Their newest campaign Bring On the Snack,...
United Fresh, FPFC partner for June 2021 Expo
LOS ANGELES, CA (August 14, 2020) – United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 and the Fresh Produce & Floral Council...
Church Brothers Farms expands market offerings
SALINAS, Calif. – Aug. 14, 2020 – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 is increasing production and expanding market availability on...