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Holding company Gulftech to acquire Verdant Technologies
DENVER, CO (June 1, 2021) Gulftech International and Verdant Technologies announce a definitive agreement in which Gulftech will acquire Verdant....
Kwik Lok hires CFO
YAKIMA, Washington, (June 1, 2021) –Kimberly A. Howard, CPA, has joined Kwik Lok Corporation BB #:145509 as chief financial officer...
FPFC makes interim president permanent
ANAHEIM, CA – The Fresh Produce & Floral Council BB #:162392 Board of Directors is happy to announce that Don...
Renaissance Food Group announces new director of sales
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif – Renaissance Food Group (RFG), BB #:170299 a wholly-owned subsidiary of Calavo Growers, Inc., announces the hire...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 28, 2021
USDA Produce Box details are in, and they are good news/bad news. The good news is all produce is eligible,...
Sweetgreen rebrands to reimagine the future of fast food
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, introduces a new brand identity to reimagine fast...
Hazel Tech announces new Director of AgTech Sales
CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend...
Stemilt to offer 5 River Islands cherries in early June
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Delighting consumers this summer is easy when carrying Stemilt’s BB #:113654 5 River Islands cherries. Starting the...
Trading Assistance: Late trucks and financial damages
The Problem Establishing financial damages resulting from a late truck. The Key Point Late claims require proof of failure to...
Courchesne Larose attains sustainability certification
MONTREAL, CANADA, May 27th, 2021 — Courchesne Larose BB #:115999, a leading player in the Canadian fruit and vegetable industry,...
FDA Romaine sampling program in 2019-20 found no pathogens
The FDA conducted a small, focused assignment in 2019 and 2020 to collect samples of raw agricultural commodity romaine lettuce...
USDA allows wide variety of items for produce box contracts
USDA says produce box contractors have an unlimited list of fresh fruits and vegetables to choose from. “Fresh produce content...
OTA survey shows U.S. organic sales soar to new high in 2020
Washington, DC May 25, 2021 — U.S. organic sales soared to new highs in 2020, jumping by a record 12.4...
Village Farms sponsors Produce for Kids campaign
Village Farms BB #:153066 is pleased to take part once again in the annual effort with Produce for Kids, and...
Cosmic Crisp Apples to start summer promotions, hot air balloon tour
YAKIMA, Wash., May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — There are two big reasons to celebrate this week: Summer is officially just...
California reaches peak cherry season with larger crop
From the California Farm Bureau Federation: Peak season for California cherries is here, and farmers say dry, sunny weather this...
Food futurist to speak at NEPC expo this fall
The New England Produce Council Inc. BB #:170872 has announced that Suzy Badaracco, president of Culinary Tides Inc., will speak...
Bowery Farming secures $300MM in Series C funding
NEW YORK, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Bowery Farming, the largest vertical farming company in the United States, has secured...
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