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Canadawide Fruits, Les Entreprises Pitre, and Bleu & Bon partner to fight food waste

Montreal, Quebec, December 10, 2024 — Canadawide Fruits BB #:117489, a major player in the distribution of fruits and vegetables,...

4 months ago 3 minute read

BrightFarms opens its first greenhouse in Texas

IRVINGTON, NY (December 10, 2024) — BrightFarms BB #:344991, a national leader in the indoor farming industry, today announced the...

4 months ago 5 minute read

Frutura forms berry division under Sun Belle brand, appoints division leader

December 10, 2024 REEDLEY, CA – Frutura today announced a new berry division to be led by that division’s new...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Zespri kiwifruit growers vote to expand global supply

10 Dec 2024 — New Zealand kiwifruit growers have overwhelmingly supported the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) BB #:141270,...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Fresh Del Monte’s Mann Packing to launch Newman’s Own salad kits

December 10, 2024 CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, through its vegetable division, Mann Packing BB...

4 months ago 6 minute read

IFPA comments on dietary guidelines report

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 — The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 today commented on the release of the...

4 months ago 3 minute read

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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet contractual...

4 months ago 4 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, GA, NJ, and TX

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing to meet...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Sun Belle Chilean cherries, red currants for holiday season

Sun Belle BB #:126047 is gearing up for an exciting red currant season, as optimal weather conditions have resulted in...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Giorgio Fresh debuts spicy stuffed mushrooms at NYPS

Blandon, PA – December 9, 2024 – Giorgio Mushrooms BB #:197339, a leader in fresh, flavorful, and innovative mushroom products,...

4 months ago 2 minute read

PAIA projects strong asparagus supplies through holiday season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 9, 2024. The Peruvian Asparagus Importers Association (PAIA) is an association of importers representing over 90%...

4 months ago 2 minute read

Two more companies join cucumber recall

F&S Fresh Foods BB #:124667, Riverside, CA, is recalling Mediterranean Inspired Party Tray 22 oz. The recall was initiated after...

4 months ago 1 minute read

ZAG Technical Services announces leadership transition

San Jose, Calif. (Dec. 9, 2024) – ZAG Technical Services (ZAG) BB #:365534, a leading provider of IT and cybersecurity solutions...

4 months ago 3 minute read

SL Produce unveils expansion plans for 2025

December 9, 2024 LOS MOCHIS, MEXICO – Leading Mexican fresh vegetable grower-exporter SL Produce BB #:385767 has revealed major plans...

4 months ago 5 minute read

Agrovision acquisition expands its Chilean cherry program

Los Angeles, CA – Dec 5, 2024 – Agrovision, the leading vertically integrated global superfruit platform, today announced the entry...

5 months ago 3 minute read

Capitol City Produce promotes VP to president

December 4, 2024 Baton Rouge, LA – Capitol City Produce BB #:101884, a wholesale produce distributor for the Gulf Coast...

5 months ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 6, 2024

Pamela and Greg talk apples, and why consumers are frustrating apple marketers, Kroger’s comments on the Albertsons merger, and the...

5 months ago 1 minute read

More companies recall products connected to cucumber outbreak

The FDA posted several recall announcements this week that are related to the cucumber recall initiated by grower Agrotato, S.A....

5 months ago 6 minute read

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