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Southeast Florida farmers markets
Fort Pierce State Farmers Market Established in 1940, the Fort Pierce Market is located on a 40-acre site near the...
Florida produce markets stretch out in the sunshine
Florida’s produce industry includes 9,729 fruit and vegetable farms, spanning nearly 850,000 acres across the state. These producers have an...
The Sykes Co. names Lesley Sykes as executive vice president
Company Press Release – The Sykes Company, Rio Rio, Ariz., announced that it has hired Lesley Sykes as executive vice...
Tops Markets plan of reorganization confirmed by court
Company Press Release – Tops Markets, LLC, announced that the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New...
World class ports make Florida an import-export giant
With 15 seaports strategically positioned along its extensive coastline, this peninsula state ships homegrown produce to destinations across the United...
Hurricane Irma leaves her mark on Georgia
Hurricane Irma’s damage remains for some growers in Georgia. According to the University of Georgia Extension Service, the most lasting...
PACA Trust fundamentals: A review and refresh
As Kroger discovered this summer, the produce industry cherishes the statutory trust created for its benefit under the Perishable Agricultural...
Oppy premium apples drive sales
Company Press Release – With a winter apple program highlighted by four of the highest valued premium apples at retail,...
FreshXperts adds Nick Pasculli to partnership
Company Press Release – FreshXperts is delighted to welcome its newest team member, Nick Pasculli, to the group of expert...
U.S.-Mexico trade grows despite noise
NOGALES, AZ – It’s easy to lose track of the facts when there’s so much political noise. President Donald Trump...
Roadrunner Transportation Systems reports third quarter operating results
Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc., a leading asset-right transportation and asset-light logistics service provider, announced results for the third quarter ended...
SpartanNash announces third quarter fiscal 2018 financial results
SpartanNash Company reported financial results for the 12-week third quarter and 40-week period ended October 6, 2018. “We continued to...
Florida citrus industry battles more challenges than HLB
In addition to citrus greening disease, growers in certain parts of Florida are also contending with other citrus diseases. “The...
Peaches and onions still define Georgia
No discussion of Georgia produce would be complete without noting peaches and Vidalia onions, both of which have unique positions...
USDA restricts PACA violators in Florida, New Jersey, New York and Washington from operating in the produce industry
USDA/AMS Press Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failure to pay...
FPAA highlights women in leadership
NOGALES, AZ – The 50th version of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas convention focused on leadership and career...
Nominations open for the 2019 Retail Produce Manager Awards program
NEWS RELEASE – United Fresh is now accepting nominations for the 2019 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. This program recognizes...
The most important award in produce
Out of all of the awards given in our industry, no Man or Woman of the Year has the same...