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California may miss out on rising strawberry demand
Rain is expected to keep down California strawberry supplies as new year demand for the fruit begins its annual pull....
Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market donates 2 million pounds of food to communities in need
PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — After nearly six months of collaborating to provide free fresh produce to low income...
TuSimple becomes first to operate fully autonomous semi-truck on open roads
Specially upfitted class 8 semi-truck navigated 80 miles without a human in the vehicle, traveling on surface streets and highways,...
Dole’s suspended salad plants to cost $15-25MM
December 24, 2021 DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE) — Dole Fresh Vegetables BB #:114768 announced on 22 December 2021 a product recall for...
Duncan Family Farms acquires NY organic grower
GOODYEAR, Ariz. (December 27, 2021) – Duncan Family Farms, BB #:206668 a family-owned, multi-regional grower of certified organic and sustainably-grown...
USDA to hold Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee meeting virtually in February
Dec. 27, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced in the Federal Register that the Fruit and...
Retailer registration opens soon for Organic Produce Summit 2022
Monterey, CA (December 28, 2021) — Retailer registration for Organic Produce Summit 2022 BB #:348436 will open Monday, January 10,...
Sunkist & Tajin collaborate on Rose Parade Floatfest display
Houston, Texas – Sunkist Growers BB #:102141 and Tajín Seasonings have created an innovative and exciting display for the Rose...
Mission Produce Q4 financial report shows revenue rise
Owned avocado production volume increased 38% in fiscal fourth quarter versus prior year OXNARD, Calif., Dec. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
USDA extends deadline apply for pandemic support for certified organic and transitioning operations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2021— The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has extended the deadline for agricultural producers who are certified...
Desert weather problems should push up prices
The continuing low temperatures in the California and Arizona desert growing regions will start to increase prices soon. Markon Cooperative...
Markon reinvests in its people during pandemic
Markon is Well Positioned to Meet an Increasing Demand for Fresh Produce in 2022 Salinas, California – After nearly two...
Calavo Growers hires president and CEO from Castellini
SANTA PAULA, Calif., Dec. 22, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and provider...
Fresh Del Monte counts sustainability programs’ success in 2021
MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., BB #:111187 one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, distributors, and marketers of...
FDA attributes 10 hospitalizations, 1 death to Fresh Express packaged salad outbreak
The following quote is attributed to Frank Yiannas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response: “The FDA, along with...
National Convenience Distributors acquires Century Distributors
FARMINGDALE, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Today, National Convenience Distributors, LLC announced the acquisition of Century Distributors Inc., one of the Mid-Atlantic region’s...
Cynara introduces artichoke hearts, chips
PORT CHESTER, New York – Cynara USA, Inc. prides themselves on being anything and everything artichoke. They are growers, producers,...
Dole Fresh Vegetables issues voluntary recall for salads processed at its NC and AZ facilities
Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces a Voluntary Precautionary Recall of all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at its Bessemer...
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