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DMA Solutions adds marketing strategist

DALLAS (Nov. 15, 2021) – DMA Solutions, BB #:188910 a full-service marketing agency serving the fresh food and floral industry,...

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QSR group to acquire Firehouse Subs for $1B

TORONTO, Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Restaurant Brands International Inc. and Firehouse Restaurant Group Inc. announced today that they have...

3 years ago 9 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on two Texas produce businesses

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that David Lopez, doing business as Texas Best...

3 years ago 2 minute read

DNO welcomes new Director of Communications and Public Affairs

COLUMBUS, OH — DNO Produce (DNO), BB #:134515 a leading wholesale distributor and fresh-cut produce processor, has named Marissa Dake...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in MO, PA

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Shipt introduces ‘Thanksgiving Most Forgotten List’

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Shipt, the multi-retailer, same-day delivery company and holiday shopping accomplice, is announcing today its inaugural Thanksgiving Most...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Duda Farms invests in online product purchasing tool

Consumers Can Now Purchase Dandy Branded Products Directly From Retailers Online Oviedo, Fla. – Duda Farm Fresh Foods, BB #:189666...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Good Foods signs racing legend as brand ambassador

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. – Good Foods, BB #:326876 a category leader of plant based dips and good-for-you products, announces its...

3 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 12, 2021

Pamela and Greg talk driverless trucks at Walmart, discount grocers enticing middle class shoppers, and what to wear for Thanksgiving....

3 years ago 1 minute read

Valle Verde hires Head of Global Fruit Sales

Valle Verde, BB #:376701 the leading exporter of fresh Tahiti limes from Colombia, is excited to announce the hiring of...

3 years ago 3 minute read

PMA recognizes industry leaders with annual Awards of Excellence

November 11, 2021 Newark, DE – During the “Recognizing the Best Part of PMA” Virtual Town Hall held on October...

3 years ago 11 minute read

United Fresh and CPMA release USA/Canada Labeling Guide, Second Edition

WASHINGTON, D.C. (November 12, 2021) – United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 and the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Fruit Logistica 2022 to require COVID vaccine for entry

November 12, 2021 — The leading trade fair for the global fresh fruit industry Fruit Logistica will be held as...

3 years ago 4 minute read

AppHarvest sees quality improvement, pauses lettuce expansion

  After quality issues and rock bottom tomato prices led to a $32 million net loss in the previous quarter,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

PMA advancing efforts in PLU innovations

Newark, De – Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 has announced a breadth of efforts to advance innovation and industry...

3 years ago 4 minute read

D’Arrigo receives prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award

Salinas, CA: John D’Arrigo, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board for D’Arrigo California BB #:114843 has been honored by...

3 years ago 5 minute read

U.S. online grocery sales stabilize in October

Half of U.S. households were monthly active users completing an average of 2.7 orders per month with average values 2%,...

3 years ago 8 minute read

GrubMarket acquires California transportation company

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Oakland, CA-based...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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