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EFI celebrates National Food Safety Education Month

WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy...

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London Fruit celebrates 40th anniversary

Importer builds on four decades of know-how to support customers into the future This September, London Fruit BB #:105318 of...

4 years ago 4 minute read

G&R Farms raises scholarships for FFA students

GLENVILLE, GA. – During the months of May & June, G&R Farms BB #:114342 partnered with thirteen regional and national...

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PBH invites everyone to “Have A Plant” during National Fruits & Veggies month

Five unique, globally inspired themes will be highlighted in digital and social content throughout September to generate excitement for fruits...

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Vertical farmer Plenty expands technical leadership staff

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., September 1, 2021 – Plenty, the flavor-first vertical farming company with a mission to improve the...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Hazel Tech innovations active at start of North American apple season

Growers, packers, and shippers across the United States trust Hazel with their 2021 apple quality CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Ghost Kitchens Brands expands into U.S. with Walmart relationship

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ghost Kitchen Brands is expanding its relationship with Walmart BB #:143789 as it opens its first U.S. location...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Republican Congress members say USDA abused its authority with SNAP increase

From the Committee On Oversight and Reform WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer and House...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Brands need to deliver whether private label or a company’s

Branding in the produce department is more than just a label. It has to be a promise to the consumer...

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USDA shows mushroom production declined in 2020-21

Supply chain, Labor, Transportation and Pandemic Issues Impact Mushroom Production Avondale, PA – The volume of sales for the 2020-2021...

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USDA determines individual not connected to CA violator in $2.2MM PACA case

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2021 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Brian Klein is not responsibly...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Organics Unlimited celebrates 16th annual GROW Month

SAN DIEGO – Organics Unlimited, BB #:164609 San Diego-based grower and distributor of organic tropical fruit, will celebrate its 16th...

4 years ago 5 minute read

A&A Organic Farms to release 2nd generation of sustainable packaging

A&A Organic Farms BB #:169698 in Watsonville, CA will launch their second-generation compostable/recyclable packaging for Cherry Tomatoes at the OPS...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Dragonberry Produce breaks ground on new building in Oregon

Dragonberry Produce, Inc. BB #:172034 broke ground last week on a building at its Canby, OR, headquarters, considered to be...

4 years ago 1 minute read

The SF Market hosts Congressman for tour to address food insecurity

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The SF Market – the Bay Area’s source for fresh produce, welcomed Congressman...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Restaurant report shows success rebuilding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Restaurant Association released a mid-year supplement to the 2021 State of...

4 years ago 6 minute read

CFIA adds products to Veggie Foodle recall

Ottawa, August 30, 2021 – The food recall warning issued on August 20, 2021 has been updated to include additional...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Natural Delights shows promising year for Medjool dates

YUMA, AZ – Just in time for the annual Medjool date harvest, Bard Valley Natural Delights BB #:163391 shares Information...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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