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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy premium apples drive sales

Company Press Release – With a winter apple program highlighted by four of the highest valued premium apples at retail,...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

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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...

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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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

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FPAA highlights women in leadership

NOGALES, AZ – The 50th version of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas convention focused on leadership and career...

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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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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