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Inflation rises to 2.9% in December, while produce rises 1%

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary January 15, 2025: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...

3 months ago 4 minute read

Baloian Farms appoints CFO

Baloian Farms BB #:123034, a grower, packer, and distributor of premium-quality fresh produce, is pleased to announce Magatte Gueye as Chief...

3 months ago 2 minute read

Cox Farms partners with Feeding America

ATLANTA, Jan. 15, 2025 — Cox Farms, a Cox Enterprises company and the largest greenhouse operator in North America, today...

3 months ago 5 minute read

Freeze in desert region to affect lettuce quality

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this desert region crop report January 13, 2025: Please click here to view a Markon...

3 months ago 1 minute read

Oppy CEO to be honored with humanitarian award

January 14, 2025 — Oppy BB #:116424 Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson will receive the prestigious International Humanitarian...

3 months ago 3 minute read

CPMA opens registration for 2025 convention

January 13, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – Online registration for the 2025 CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2025 Fresh...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Blue Book hires Vice President of Sales 

Jason Carty has joined Blue Book Services as Vice President of Sales, overseeing the inside sales and field sales staffs. 

3 months ago 2 minute read

Fresha starts Georgia carrot season with year-round supply to Eastern U.S.

Sparks, Georgia – January 13, 2025 – Fresha BB #:356720, a leading supplier of premium carrots, proudly announces the start...

3 months ago 2 minute read

USDA appoints members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

January 13, 2025 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve...

3 months ago 4 minute read

USDA appoints members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve on the Fruit and...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet adds to staff

Vero Beach, FL- January 13th 2025. Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet BB #:161579 proudly announces the addition of Rodrigo Lazo to its...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Avocado supplies to tighten through January

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this avocado crop update January 8, 2025: The industry will experience a 25-30% avocado shortage...

3 months ago 1 minute read

IFPA expands food safety staff

January 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has announced two recent additions that...

3 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 10, 2025

Let’s talk food trends 2025, dunnhumby’s retailer preference index, and what’s happening with citrus acreage in Florida. Related Stories:

3 months ago 1 minute read

Bako Sweet promotes heart-healthy sweet potatoes for February

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2025) – As the year kicks off, Bako Sweet BB #:207680 encourages retailers to prepare for...

3 months ago 4 minute read

Peruvian fruit exports exceed $6B in 2024

In 2024, Peruvian fruit exports exceeded $6 billion, according to Agraria, citing the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade...

3 months ago 1 minute read

Walnut industry forms Walnut Alliance of California

January 8, 2025 Sacramento, CA — A group of walnut industry members announced today the launch of a new organization...

3 months ago 5 minute read

Tentative agreement reached to avoid Eastern port strike

January 8, 2025 NORTH BERGEN/LYNDHURST, NJ (January 8, 2025) – The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance...

3 months ago 1 minute read

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