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‘Facts, Not Fear’ media tour scheduled for September
The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) is excited to announce that the “Facts, Not Fear” Produce Safety Media Tour...
Food logistics report says larger carriers poised for greater growth
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — “The rise in use of multimodal transport and the growth of the organized...
USDA announces $10 Million in grant funding for the Specialty Crop Multi-State Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that $10 million is available for competitive grant funding in the 2021...
USDA Food Box Lessons: The Negatives
Like any rapidly rolled out initiative, some issues emerged in USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box Program. Concerns regarding cost...
Trading Assistance: Product Allegedly Loaded Warm
All things considered, fresh produce vendors and carriers work pretty darn well together. Reasonable people with an eye toward future...
Don’t be an easy victim for cybercriminals
Modern cybercriminals are as sophisticated as ever, but they’re no different than any other criminal in one way: they relish...
AppHarvest names EVP of operations
MOREHEAD, Ky., Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgTech leader AppHarvest, a public benefit company and certified B Corporation focused...
Gebbers Farms invests nearly $2M in worker housing improvements
Brewster, Wash. – Gebbers Farms BB #:315700 announced the successful settlement with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries...
Westfalia Fruit Group appoints new USA President
Westfalia Fruit BB #:300553 announced today that Raina Nelson has been appointed President of its USA operations, from the end...
USDA Food Box Lessons: The Positives
Despite some execution challenges and external criticism, the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program has been viewed positively by...
Alsum Farms begins Wisconsin red potato harvest
Friesland, Wisconsin, August 3, 2021 — Wisconsin red potato harvest is underway at Alsum Farms BB #:105137 in Grand Marsh,...
Stemilt Artisan Organics Stone Fruit season going strong
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 3, 2021 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt’s BB #:113654 Artisan Organics peach and nectarine season continues to...
Gold Coast Packing adds plant-based ceviche
Santa Maria, CA – Innovation has always been the cornerstone of Gold Coast’s BB #:133777 growth strategy, and the company’s...
Lineage Logistics acquires Midwest cold storage company
NOVI, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Lineage Logistics, LLC BB #:294667, the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions...
GrubMarket announces acquisition of Grant J. Hunt Company
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Grant J....
Fresh Del Monte Produce reports higher sales, profits for Q2
August 04, 2021 CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187 today reported financial results for the second...
Citrus team is growing at Progressive Produce
LOS ANGELES, CA – Progressive Produce BB #:113613 is excited to announce that Andy Webb has accepted the role of...
USDA Food Box Lessons: The Numbers
The Farmers to Families Food Box Program began in April 2020 with the USDA announcing the plan to exercise its...
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