Organic produce sales rise 22% in March, 8% in Q1

Monterey, CA (April 15, 2020) — Total organic fresh produce sales were up 22 percent for the month of March,...

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Brio and Bravo Italian chain owner files for Chapter 11 protection

The parent company of Brio and Bravo Italian restaurants has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Owner FoodFirst Global Restaurants...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Avocados fare better than most during pandemic

Many fruits and vegetables saw plummeting demand followed by lower volumes as most Americans sheltered-in-place, panic bought at grocery, and...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Is online grocery failing its audition?

Six weeks ago, online grocery was on an upward trajectory. I wondered if they could keep up with the explosive...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA lifts labeling requirements to allow re-distribution from foodservice to retail

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is committed to providing flexibilities to support the nation’s food...

5 years ago 2 minute read

California Giant welcomes new director of marketing

(Watsonville, CA – April 14, 2020) California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 welcomes Kyla Oberman as Director of Marketing. “We...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Reconsidering single-use plastic bags

For a whole summer, our car smelled of garlic. We cleaned the car out, took out all garbage, looked under...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Hours of service rule exception extended for food, essential supply carriers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hereby declares that a nationwide emergency continues to exist that warrants extension and expansion...

5 years ago 7 minute read

LGMA to host webinar for buyers

From the California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement BB #:210653 Dear LGMA Trade Partner: Join us to learn about...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Sakata Seed America acquires Vanguard lettuce program

Salinas, Calif., April 9, 2020  – Sakata Seed America BB #:342431 has acquired Vanguard Seed, a prominent lettuce seed company...

5 years ago 2 minute read

PBH takes on consumer emotions and fear

Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 was forced to cancel its annual Consumer Connection Conference, which was scheduled for...

5 years ago 1 minute read

USDA cites Texas company for failure to provide access to records

WASHINGTON, April 10, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license...

5 years ago 2 minute read

NGA expands communications staff with food media veteran

Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association BB #:163424, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today announced that...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Pacific Organic adds to sales staff

San Francisco, CA – April 9, 2020 – Welcome Delilah Romo as Pacific Organic Produce’s BB #:285823 newest Commodity Sales...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy trials Hazel Technologies with grapes

The premier grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce successfully concluded a grape quality trial with Hazel Technologies With a...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Fox Solutions partners with Intec for U.S. distribution

MCALLEN, Texas (April 13, 2020) –  Fox Solutions™, a manufacturer and distributor of state-of-the-art, custom packing equipment, has announced a...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Retail fresh sales stay ahead in early April

As the COVID-19 outbreak accelerated across states during the first week of April, grocery shopping continued to be affected. Produce...

5 years ago 7 minute read

Cherry producers see a positive future

Despite trade challenges, uncooperative weather, and finding enough workers to harvest a highly perishable crop, cherry industry professionals are secure...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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