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BCfresh appoints new CEO

Delta, British Columbia – January 2nd, 2025 – BCfresh BB #:153208, a 100% grower-owned and operated company, today announced the...

4 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA members appointed to National Organic Standards Board 

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2, 2025 – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is proud to announce the appointment of...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Your Blue Book Credit Score: Where scores come from

Data fuels Blue Book scores—inputs are analyzed within a scoring model through a proprietary algorithm. Trade experience surveys, which ask...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Peruvian blueberry exports exceed $2B in 2024

From January to November 2024, Peruvian fresh blueberry exports broke a new record. For the first time, an agricultural product...

4 months ago 2 minute read

McAllen shipper files Chapter 7 bankruptcy

On December 24, 2024, Freshquita Brands, LLC, BB #:341978 with headquarters in McAllen, TX, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition under...

4 months ago 1 minute read

IFPA releases 2024 Annual Impact Report

January 2, 2025 Washington, DC – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has released the 2024 Annual Impact Report....

4 months ago 3 minute read

Imported melon prices rise as storm affects supplies

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this melon update December 31, 2024: Central American melon supplies are extremely limited following the...

4 months ago 1 minute read

Braga Fresh issues advisory on broccoli florets due to possible health risk

FDA released this company announcement December 31, 2024: Soledad, Calif. – Dec. 27, 2024 – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 is...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Empower Fresh Company names president and CEO

December 2024 Kansas City, MO- Empower Fresh Company announced the appointment of Robert Austin as President and CEO. Austin has...

4 months ago 5 minute read

Your Blue Book Credit Score: Why it matters

If you don’t think your company’s credit score matters, it does! Just ask your vendors and other business relationships. In...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Sunkist celebrates Lunar New Year 2025 with special packaging

December 29, 2024, Valencia, Calif. – Sunkist Growers, Inc., BB #:102141 North America’s longest-standing citrus cooperative and one of the...

4 months ago 3 minute read

USHBC awarded $1.5MM for export promotion

FOLSOM, Calif., Dec. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has been awarded $1.5 million from the second...

4 months ago 2 minute read

USDA revising import inspection fee structure for fresh produce

December 30, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is revising the regulations governing the...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Camposol makes interim CEO permanent

Camposol Holding PLC (Camposol or the Company), a multinational company dedicated to providing fresh and healthy food globally, is pleased...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Watermelon Board assessment increase approved

Winter Springs, FL – December 20, 2024 – The National Watermelon Promotion Board BB #:153670 assessment increase has been approved...

4 months ago 4 minute read

StePac introduces a greener route for broccoli transport

Tefen, Israel – Innovative Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging developed by StePacPPC is facilitating the transition away from ice-filled polystyrene...

4 months ago 5 minute read

HelloFresh introduces faster meal options

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Just in time for New Year’s resolutions, HelloFresh, the world’s leading meal kit company, is introducing wholesome new offerings...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Bako Sweet names vice president of sales and marketing

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Dec. 23, 2024) – Bako Sweet® is thrilled to announce the promotion of Susan Noritake to Vice President...

4 months ago 3 minute read

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