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CPS studies show success fighting bacteria growth
The attack on Listeria continues at the Center for Produce Safety’s virtual Research Symposium. One report showed significant success with...
Hazel Tech partners with PureFresh Sales
CHICAGO, IL (June 30, 2020) – Hazel Technologies Inc., developer of new USDA-funded technologies to protect quality in the produce...
Garlic demand on the rise
The boom in home cooking has boosted the demand for garlic, and volume increases show suppliers are up to the...
What it really means to stay connected
We have all learned new ways to connect with friends, family, and colleagues in the produce industry this year. While...
Don’t get overwhelmed managing the digital world
Technology changes quickly. With the many tools available, it can be a daunting task to just keep up with all...
Apeel and Robinson Fresh partner on limes for Eastern retailers
SANTA BARBARA, CA (June 30, 2020) — Apeel BB #:345580, a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer and a 2020 CNBC...
Fresh Express expands salad recall
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released this update June 29, 2020: Currently, the epidemiologic and traceback information collected by...
Blueberry Council kicks off National Blueberry Month
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council BB #:162393 will launch our ode to blueberries with 1,000 broadcast TV segments that will...
Homegrown Organic Farms expands sales staff
Porterville, CA, (June 29, 2020) —Homegrown Organic Farms BB #:161459 is pleased to announce the addition of two new members...
Father’s Day provides big boost for produce sales
The week ending June 21st was Father’s Day weekend and it resulted in a significant boost for fresh produce, both...
Apples look for a summer niche
The North American apple market has settled into a normal pattern of steady prices and heavier-than-normal summer volume after the...
Hello again, meal kits
I didn’t turn to HelloFresh because I wanted to save money, but I still did a cost comparison when I...
PMA cancels in-person Fresh Summit, pivots to virtual event
The Produce Marketing Association has made a decision regarding October’s Fresh Summit planned for Dallas, TX, and plans to offer...
Digital solutions can’t replace business connections
Sam Maglio, president of Maglio Companies of Milwaukee, WI, BB #:105281 says his company’s role in the produce industry is...
Gen Z to drive produce growth
The lines around the much-discussed Gen Z are fuzzy. Their starting birth years are usually given at around 1995-96, although...
The Produce Moms teams with Tori Spelling for social media promotion
June 26, 2020 –Tori Spelling, mompreneur, beauty brands influencer and iconic star of the ever popular hit show Beverly Hills...
Avocado market stabilizes after lockdowns
The avocado market has reached stability as summer begins. Supplies are growing from California, which is having a strong rebound...
FDA targets Fresh Express Illinois facility during Cyclospora outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released this update June 26, 2020 The FDA, along with CDC and state and...