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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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

AppHarvest names EVP of operations

MOREHEAD, Ky., Aug. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AgTech leader AppHarvest, a public benefit company and certified B Corporation focused...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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....

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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