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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...