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APHIS approves Colombian mangos for U.S. market

Washington, November 26th, 2021. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) published on November 22nd in the Federal Register...

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USDA files action against Florida company for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against American Fruit & Produce...

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Agriculture Secretary comments on PEI potato import suspension

PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, Nov. 22, 2021 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commends Canada for implementing the necessary plant...

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California grape update: promotable through December

Fresno, CA – With promotable volume of California grapes available through December, retail promotion and consumer advertising continue through year-end...

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Driscoll’s-funded documentary ‘The Last Harvest’ released on Vimeo

WATSONVILLE, Calif.–The award-winning documentary, “The Last Harvest,” releases for free exclusively on Vimeo for a timely Thanksgiving message of appreciation and...

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Disney grants expand Feeding America produce purchases

CHICAGO, Nov. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its commitment to help create healthier generations, The Walt Disney Company...

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Former Philly Market CEO sentenced to 10 years, $8MM restitution for fraud

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Caesar DiCrecchio, 60, of Voorhees, NJ, was sentenced to ten...

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SEPC Announces SEPC University Educational Session Speaker

Millen, GA (November 22, 2021) – The Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 has just announced another incredible SEPC University Educational...

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Brighter Bites recognizes donors and partners

Houston, TX (November 23, 2021) – This Thanksgiving, Brighter Bites BB #:371141 would like to acknowledge and thank its many...

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USDA announces $90.2MM grants for local and regional markets

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a $90.2 million investment in 203 projects to strengthen and explore new...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 24, 2021

Pamela’s internet wishes came true in the form of a Green Giant Green Bean Casserole sweater. Greg’s jealous, but his...

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CDC updates alerts for whole fresh onions

I did go downstairs to check. Fortunately, our bag of yellow onions is labeled “Product of U.S.A.” The Centers for...

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Vanguard Peru optimistic for upcoming grape season

ISSAQUAH, WA – Optimism and excitement. If there was an overarching theme for the upcoming Peru grape season it would...

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¡Yo Quiero! offers Thanksgiving leftovers recipes

RHOME, Texas – Every year, Americans throw away millions of pounds of food after Thanksgiving. At ¡Yo Quiero!, we know...

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Sysco pledges 1/3 electric truck fleet by 2030 in emissions reduction plan

HOUSTON – Sysco Corporation, BB #:105962 the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it has set an ambitious, industry-leading...

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SodexoMagic and Goodr partner to divert edible food waste

Beverly Hills, CA – According to the USDA, 11.3 million U.S. households were food insecure in 2019 and 2020. The...

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How to inspire impulse purchase in online grocery

Shopping for groceries online can be a win or a loss, depending on your point of view. Many consumers like...

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DishQuo launches science-based meal planning app

CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. – DishQuo, a science-based meal planning app making eating healthy simple, timesaving, moneysaving and enjoyable, is pleased...

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