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USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Dallas business

WASHINGTON, June 14, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Martinez Fresh Produce LLC BB #:280833 satisfied...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Sweetgreen co-founders set as keynote presenters at Organic Produce Summit 2021

MONTEREY, CA (June 14, 2021) – Nicolas Jammet and Jonathan Neman, co-founders and co-CEOs of nationally acclaimed fast causal restaurant...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Lineage Logistics to acquire cold storage division in Europe

NOVI, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Lineage Logistics, LLC {{BB #294667}}, a leading global temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, today announced...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Brighter Bites partners with Harry Chapin Food Bank and Lipman Family Farms

Naples, FL – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits, vegetables and nutrition education resources directly...

4 years ago 6 minute read

United Fresh plans for in-person Washington Conference

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 15, 2021) – Members of the produce industry will join together to make their voices heard at...

4 years ago 3 minute read

NatuWrap coating extends shelf life, cuts food waste

SAN MARCOS, TX — It started as a way to create better plastic packaging, and now plastic has been completely...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Ten Acre Marketing hires produce marketing veteran

GRAND FORKS, ND – Ten Acre Marketing, a full-service agricultural marketing firm expanded their team, tapping fresh produce marketing veteran,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Hazel Tech highlights new technologies at kiwifruit summit

The virtual event, held on June 30th in New Zealand and simultaneously in the USA on June, 29 2021, will...

4 years ago 5 minute read

USDA announces additional aid to ag producers in pandemic assistance

WASHINGTON, June 15, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today additional aid to agricultural producers and businesses as part...

4 years ago 5 minute read

All About Drones: The future is now

Swarms of drones will be commonplace in orchards and fields one day. So says Christian Nansen, associate professor in the...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Tips to better attract and retain labor

The produce industry has trouble finding enough labor during normal times, so when the labor market is especially tight, like...

4 years ago 3 minute read

California Giant Berry Farms invests in vertical farm technology

WATSONVILLE, CA (June 14, 2021) – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 and OnePointOne announce their strategic partnership aimed at...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms names new CFO and Grower Relations Manager

CASTROVILLE, Calif. – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., is...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Titan Cold Storage welcomes Dole to Port Tampa Bay

The state-of-the-art operation specializes in fresh produce, proteins, and other perishables TAMPA BAY, FL – PLRS Powered by Titan Cold...

4 years ago 4 minute read

PMA opens Fresh Summit registration

We are getting back together in person! Join us October 28-30 in New Orleans, LA for Produce Marketing Association BB...

4 years ago 1 minute read

All About Drones: High-tech help for growers

Founded in 2000, Mac’s Creek Winery & Brewery in Nebraska suffered a devastating loss in 2013 when nearly all of...

4 years ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 11, 2021

The produce industry is still in the dark about proposals for the $5 billion USDA has pledged for “Build Back...

4 years ago 1 minute read

USDA raises forecast for Florida citrus

The USDA’s latest citrus forecast bumps up Florida oranges by 2 percent over last month’s estimate. Florida is now projected...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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