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Produce: The Next Generation
When it comes to the future, many family owned growers and shippers have two and only two choices: the next...
FPAA: Threats about tomato virus twisted to influence politics
PRESS RELEASE: Nogales, AZ – Authorities in the U.S., Mexico and Canada moved months ago to implement programs to limit...
San Miguel Produce Inc. announces new director of sales
PRESS RELEASE: Oxnard, CA- San Miguel Produce, Inc. BB #:114235 the leader in value-added dark leafy greens, is pleased to...
“Misty” the Garden Pixie stars in Wish Farms augmented reality promotions
PRESS RELEASE: Plant City, FL (October 11, 2019) – International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries,...
Webinar to Review Fruit and Vegetable Requirements for K-12 School Foodservice, USDA DoD Fresh Program
PRESS RELEASE: Washington, D.C. (October 11, 2019) — On Wednesday October 30 at 2pm EST, the United Fresh Start Foundation...
Black Gold Farms finds an opportunity to increase shipping reliability with the launch of new company, Horizon Logistics LLC.
PRESS RELEASE: Grand Forks, ND; October 10, 2019 – Horizon Logistics is a new company formed by the Halverson Family...
Retailers: How to profit from dietary trends
Retailers can best capitalize on dietary and greater food trends with a mixed-marketing plan—one that combines advertising, promotions, sampling, culinary...
What and who to watch for diet trends
There is no singular source for monitoring trends. “It’s a combination of keeping your pulse on Google Trends, headlines, foodservice...
Walmart Names John Furner President & CEO of Walmart U.S.
Walmart BB #:143789 announced that John Furner will become the President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart U.S., following a...
Gordon Food Service Announces Plans For New Distribution Center In Westfield, Indiana
Gordon Food Service BB #:100172, North America’s largest privately held and family-managed foodservice distribution company, with operations in the U.S....
Church Brothers hires vice president of strategic growth and planning
PRESS RELEASE: SALINAS, CA (Oct. 10, 2019) – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 hired Rick Russo as the company’s vice...
STATEMENT: Florida Tomato Exchange Urges USDA to Act Quickly to Stop Tomato Disease from Spreading in U.S.
PRESS RELEASE: Maitland, Florida, October 10, 2019 – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) issued an alert...
Florida Dept. of Agriculture issues alert for virus in Mexican tomatoes, calls for USDA action
PRESS RELEASE: Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is issuing an alert regarding a...
A look at apples by region
Northwest happenings In the Northwest’s nutrient-rich soil, an arid climate and abundance of water make conditions ideal for growing mouthwatering...
The place for produce in diets
There’s no doubt dietary trends impact all sectors of the produce industry, from growers to wholesalers to retailers. Shoppers vote...
GrubMarket acquires of two prominent west coast companies
GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced it has completed the acquisitions of Golden Greek Fresh and Happy Farm Produce, two prominent wholesalers...
Target names Michael Fiddelke Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Target Corporation BB #:166987 announced that Michael Fiddelke has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective Nov....
VIDEO: Tour de Fresh sets new record, plans finish line celebration
Are you ready to celebrate? The annual Tour de Fresh finish line celebration is kicking off next week’s Fresh Summit...