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IFCO hires VP of grower sales for North America

Tampa, FL (USA) – June 29, 2021: IFCO BB #:160386, the world’s leading provider of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Fresh Del Monte strengthens sustainability efforts in Costa Rica & Guatemala

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., BB #:111187 one of the world’s largest leading vertically integrated producers, marketers and...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Taylor Farms kicks off Summer with new Watermelon Crunch Chopped Salad

SALINAS, Calif. – (June 29, 2021) Taylor Farms BB #:193361 is bringing consumers the perfect addition for warm, sunny days...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Inside Longo’s: Sustainable measures

A significant area where Longo Brothers Fruit Market Inc. BB #:154544 Vaughan, ON, has been out in front is sustainability....

4 years ago 2 minute read

Dole recalls blueberries due to potential cyclospora contamination

Dole Diversified North America, Inc. BB #:171881 is recalling a limited number of cases of Dole™ Fresh Blueberries packaged in...

4 years ago 2 minute read

United Fresh joins non-profits in urging more produce purchases for feeding programs

The United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 joined a group of non-profit organizations and schools to send a letter to...

4 years ago 5 minute read

P.F. Chang’s expands To Go concept

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–P.F. Chang’s is expanding its P.F. Chang’s To Go concept with two new locations in key markets as...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Heartland Produce acquires land for headquarters, cold storage

KENOSHA, WI – Heartland Produce Company BB #:133466 is pleased to announce that it has closed on the purchase of...

4 years ago 2 minute read

NEPC announces keynote speakers for 2021 expo

The NEPC BB #:170872 council has announced that it will hold a full-fledged, in-person trade show this fall, and to...

4 years ago 1 minute read

EFI receives grant from Walmart Foundation

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2021 – Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Publix Produce for Kids campaign raises 700,000 meals

LAKELAND, FL – June 28, 2021 – The bi-annual Publix BB #:110909 Produce for Kids cause-marketing campaign wrapped on June...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Inside Longo’s: Eye on innovation

Longo Brothers Fruit Market Inc. BB #:154544 Vaughan, ON, is known for innovation, often predicting and addressing changes in the...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Avocados From Mexico brings new concession stand to Fenway Park

DALLAS — Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the No. 1 avocado brand in the U.S., has partnered with the Boston...

4 years ago 3 minute read

UNFI unveils “Fuel the Future” growth plan at Virtual 2021 Investor Day

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today unveiled its new growth strategy, outlining the pillars of its “Fuel...

4 years ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 25, 2021

Pamela and Greg talk big merger news in fresh produce, including a former Wonderful Company executive’s new venture, peak cherry...

4 years ago 1 minute read

United Fresh Start Foundation to host “Back to School” discussion series

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United Fresh Start Foundation will host a “Back to School with Fruits and Veggies” Discussion Series...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Inside Longo’s: Carving its niche

While freshness and quality may be at the core of Longo’s tenets, the company ranks highly on most retail assessments....

4 years ago 4 minute read

AeroFarms breaks ground on AgX Research Center

NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–AeroFarms, a certified B Corporation and leader in indoor vertical farming, today announced that AeroFarms AgX LTD, its...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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