Produce: The Next Generation

When it comes to the future, many family owned growers and shippers have two and only two choices: the next...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

“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,...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 5 minute read

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....

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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....

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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