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General News
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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:
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...
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...
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...
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...