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FPAA announces sold out expo booths and sold out FPFC- co-hosted Desert Golf Classic
(Tucson, AZ) – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas BB #:144354 is ready to welcome the industry to Tucson...
USDA cites Florida wholesaler for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Cantero Produce Corp. BB #:382753,...
Fresh potatoes show their value at retail
DENVER, CO (October 29, 2024) – Fresh potatoes remain a staple in the kitchens of U.S. consumers with 85.2% of...
The clock is ticking to get FSMA 204 compliant
ATLANTA — With an early 2026 deadline, 2025 is the year that companies across the fresh produce supply chain will...
NWPB keeps Marine Corps Marathon hydrated for the 11th year
Team Watermelon Distributes 16 Pallets of Fresh Watermelon to Runners and Supporters Winter Springs, FL – October 28, 2024 —...
Two ports awarded grants from EPA Clean Ports Program
PhilaPort awarded $79.7 Million from EPA Clean Ports Program (Philadelphia, PA – October 29, 2024)?The Port of Philadelphia is proud...
Toast survey: The restaurant industry proves to be resilient in times of change
From tackling the effects of inflation to finding new ways to delight their guests, restaurants have proved resilient and creative...
National Potato Council slams dietary guideline recommendations against potato consumption
October 22, 2024 — The National Potato Council (NPC) BB #:162582 responded to unscientific recommendations by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory...
Peruvian fresh blueberry exports to the U.S. grew 74 percent in 2024
From January to August 2024, Peruvian exports of fresh blueberries totaled $545.9 million (for 72,000 tons), showing a growth of...
Bushwick Commission honored as NY historic business
Farmingdale, NY; October 28, 2024: Fourth-generation fresh potato and vegetable supplier Bushwick Commission BB #:103402 has been honored with a...
Flashfood unveils redesigned app
October 29, 2024 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flashfood, the marketplace for affordable groceries, today released Flashfood 3.0: a redesigned app featuring a beautiful,...
Fresh Del Monte sells Fresh Leaf Farms to Costa-Nunes family partnership
October 29, 2024 CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, through its vegetable division Mann Packing, announced...
US Consumer Confidence bounced back in October
NEW YORK, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® increased in October to 108.7 (1985=100), up from 99.2 in September....
Subway unveils $6.99 meal deal
MIAMI, Oct. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Subway is serving up serious savings for sandwich lovers nationwide with a new value meal: the $6.99 Meal...
USDA restricts PACA violators in three states
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to...
USDA restricts PACA violators in three states
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
Wonderful Pistachios refreshes packaging
LOS ANGELES (October 24, 2024) – Wonderful Pistachios BB #:358637, America’s #1 Nut, is rolling out updated packaging on its...
McDonald’s outbreak expands, 75 people infected in 13 states
October 25, 2024 — The FDA, USDA FSIS, CDC, and state partners continue to work quickly and collaboratively to investigate...