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FDA releases Leafy Greens Action Plan
Stephen M. Hahn, U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food...
Fighting to end Daylight Saving Time
This weekend Americans move their clocks ahead so that sunset will be an hour later. This is called Daylight Saving...
LGMA supports FDA leafy greens action plan
PRESS RELEASE March 5, 2020 The leafy greens farming communities in California and Arizona welcome any action that helps prevent...
USDA files action against Trinity Fresh Distribution LLC in California
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
Rio Grande Valley pushes through regulatory red tape
Other factors notwithstanding, the U.S. government proved to be a particularly sharp thorn in the side of Mexican growers and...
China still plans to honor its ag purchase agreement with U.S.
In late February, China announced some tariff reductions on 150 agriculture items, including a handful of produce items. But the...
Coalition for Sustainable Organics responds to hydroponic lawsuit
SAN DIEGO, CA March 3, 2020 – The Coalition for Sustainable Organics (CSO) is saddened by the latest attempts by...
Coronavirus panic sends shoppers to stores, puts events under scrutiny
Fresh produce is largely unaffected by consumer panic buying, which has cleared out entire wholesale clubs of essentials like toilet...
Consumer Reports probes leafy green industry
In the aftermath of the 2019 salmonella outbreak in romaine lettuce, the easiest option is to forget about it. But...
Nolan Transportation Group acquires Eagle Transportation
Editor’s Note: Read about Nolan Transportation’s new president, Geoff Kelley here. Nolan Transportation Group BB #:284370, one of the largest...
Nolan Transportation Group appoints President to lead next phase of growth
Editor’s note: Read the related press release regarding Nolan Transportation Group’s acquisition of Eagle Transportation here. Nolan Transportation Group BB...
Independent and natural food retailer panel set for organic expo
PRESS RELEASE Monterey, CA – March 4, 2020 – An examination and discussion of the opportunities and obstacles, as well...
Produce Alliance fills chief procurement officer role from within
PRESS RELEASE Produce Alliance BB #:159218 is delighted to announce that Stephanie Fyle has been named Produce Alliance’s Chief Procurement...
Applewood Fresh Growers president leaves to start consulting firm
PRESS RELEASE SPARTA, MI, March 2020 – Applewood Fresh Growers LLC BB #:348232 today announced that Nicholas Mascari has decided...
Costco has big plans as part of FDA import program
Costco Wholesale BB #:150902 was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as the first in the Voluntary Qualified...
Buyer, exhibitor concerns about coronavirus prompt Expo West to postpone
Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market was the latest buyer to announce it was not attending the Natural Products Expo West in...
USDA Files Action Against RRD Produce Co.
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
On the Road: Publix, Tampa, FL
TAMPA, FL—As a Texan, I’m an H-E-B kind of gal by heart, so that’s always had me ambivalent toward Lakeland-based...