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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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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