ProduceIQ: Just another manic Monday

Hurricane Debby made landfall early Monday morning as a Category 1 storm. The storm brought 6-10 feet of storm surge,...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Blazer Wilkinson Gee expands into citrus, cherries, and grapes

Salinas, CA. August 5, 2024 – Blazer Wilkinson Gee (BWG) BB #:155056, a leading year-round grower and shipper of Foxy...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Blue Book welcomes newest Trading, Transportation Members

Nine companies, from Arizona to Ontario, have joined the ranks of Blue Book Trading and Transportation Members. Trading Membership and...

9 months ago 1 minute read

Peruvian exports to U.S. to exceed $100B in 15 years of trade agreement

After 15 years of the Peru-United States Trade Promotion Agreement, North America placed as the second most important commercial partner...

9 months ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts five PACA violators in FL, NJ, and TX

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing...

9 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA releases speaker lineup for Global Produce and Floral Show

August 1, 2024 Washington, D.C. – A powerful lineup of keynote speakers at International Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:378962 2024...

9 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 2, 2024

Kroger’s got a new label, Field & Vine, exclusively for USA-grown produce. Will it expand beyond berries? Casey’s has acquired...

9 months ago 1 minute read

FTC to investigate high grocery prices

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission plans to investigate why grocery prices remain high, even as the pace of inflation has...

9 months ago 2 minute read

ZAG warns ag businesses of latest email phishing schemes

San Jose, Calif. (August 1, 2024) – ZAG Technical Services BB #:365534 is alerting agriculture businesses to a rise in...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Sensei Farms debuts new sustainable packaging across leafy Greens and salad mixes

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – Sensei Farms is introducing new packaging across its line of leafy greens and salad mixes,...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Canadian produce industry remembers Donald Rhyno

Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB #:153602 business community is saddened by the passing of Donald H. Rhyno, a legendary...

9 months ago 6 minute read

Alsum Farms begins Wisconsin red and yellow potato harvest

Friesland, WI, July 31, 2024 — Wisconsin red and yellow potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms BB #:105137 in...

9 months ago 4 minute read

California Giant appoints new VP of sales

Watsonville, CA (Aug. 1, 2024) — California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 is pleased to announce the appointment of Tim...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Bengard Ranch names new president

SALINAS, CA, July 31, 2024: Bengard Ranch BB #:114792, one of the premier vegetable grower/shippers, is pleased to announce Ken...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Restaurant365 survey shows operators focused on technology, training, and marketing to overcome food and labor headwinds

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Restaurant365, the leading all-in-one restaurant enterprise management platform, today released findings from its...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Sun World International acquires South African fruit variety rights manager

BAKERSFIELD, CALIF. (August 1, 2024) – Sun World International LLC BB #:341274 today announced the acquisition of Biogold Group, a...

9 months ago 5 minute read

GRAPHIC: Blueberry growth in facts in figures

Weather problems in Latin America cut into blueberry volume in the 2022-23 season, but volume is returning this season and...

9 months ago 1 minute read

Kings River Packing announces facility consolidation after acquisition

Sanger, CA – [August 1, 2024] – Kings River Packing, LP BB #:115305 is delighted to announce the successful completion...

9 months ago 3 minute read

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