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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...

6 months ago 4 minute read

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,...

6 months ago 2 minute read

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...

6 months ago 3 minute read

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...

6 months ago 2 minute read

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 —...

6 months ago 4 minute read

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...

6 months ago 10 minute read

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...

6 months ago 3 minute read

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...

6 months ago 2 minute read

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...

6 months ago 1 minute read

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...

6 months ago 3 minute read

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,...

6 months ago 3 minute read

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...

6 months ago 6 minute read

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....

6 months ago 7 minute read

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...

6 months ago 3 minute read

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...

6 months ago 3 minute read

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...

6 months ago 3 minute read

Wonderful Pistachios refreshes packaging

LOS ANGELES (October 24, 2024) – Wonderful Pistachios BB #:358637, America’s #1 Nut, is rolling out updated packaging on its...

6 months ago 2 minute read

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...

6 months ago 2 minute read

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