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Performance Food Group makes management changes
RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Performance Food Group Company BB #:137847 today announced management changes designed to align the companyâs reporting structure...
Ocean Mist offers ‘Frost Kissed’ artichokes for a limited time
CASTROVILLE, Calif. â Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes, welcomes the first Frost...
CMIâs December CatStat report shows branded apples’ success
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2021 — Wenatchee, WA: A special CatStat (category statistics) report looking at data from Nielson...
Verdant Technologies expands into Mexico
Produce shelf-life extension provider establishes foundation to serve Mexican growers in-country and scale international growth ST. PAUL, Minn. (December 21,...
Fresh Express recalls salad products due to potential Listeria
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh Express BB #:115030 is recalling certain varieties of its branded and private...
Global berry market expects significant growth in next five years
NEW YORK – The global berries market will observe a significant growth between 2020 and 2025 with increasing consumer demand...
USDA awards $15MM in TEFAP produce box contracts
The USDA awarded on December 21 nearly $15 million in contracts to 23 produce companies for the latest round of...
Calavo Growers releases Q4, Fiscal 2021 financial results
SANTA PAULA, Calif., Dec. 20, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and provider...
Winter Sweetz starts 2nd annual ‘Sweeter in Texas’ sweepstakes
MISSION, TX â Winter Sweetz, a Texas-based grapefruit brand owned by Lone Star Citrus BB #:205246, announces the launch of its...
CFIA clears fresh avocados as source of Salmonella outbreak
From the Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602: We wanted to update members regarding the Public Health Agency of Canadaâs...
Full Harvest secures $23MM in financing to reduce on-farm food waste
Leading Produce Business Marketplace Surpasses 50 Million Pounds of Sustainable Produce Sold and Preps to Scale Company SAN FRANCISCO –...
USDA gives $1.5 Billion to strengthen school meals
WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2021 â Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack is announcing today that the Biden-Harris Administration is providing up to...
United Fresh encouraged by Biden administrationâs efforts to relieve supply chain problems
MEDIA STATEMENT, December 17, 2021 — This week there were a couple of important initiatives by the U.S. Department of...
PEI potato growers dread a repeat of history
How do you destroy a potato? You put it through a snowblower, which will chop it into lots of tiny...
EFI continues to drive workforce development priorities
WASHINGTON â Despite ongoing challenges presented by the COVID pandemic, 2021 was a year of progress for Equitable Food Initiative...
Tom Lange Co. announces retirement of CEO
Phil âRockâ Gumpert, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Tom Lange Family of Companies, after 57 years in the produce...
Smart & Final names new President
After nearly 12 years as President and CEO, Dave Hirz announces retirement COMMERCE, Calif. –Â Smart & Final, BB #:154073...
Ice in desert delays lettuce harvest, packing
Below freezing weather in the California and Arizona desert areas is causing harvest and packing delays on lettuce varieties. Markon...
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