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LTL Benchmarking Best Practice Group Meeting planned

Alexandria, VA, September 25, 2024—The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA™) announced today a less-than-truckload (LTL) industry exclusive opportunity:...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Peruvian blueberry exports grow in volume, but fell in value in August

In August 2024, Peru exported 21,621 tons of blueberries for $154.4 million, showing an increase of 4 percent in volume,...

7 months ago 1 minute read

Taylor Farms releases five new salad kits for fall

SALINAS, Calif. (Sept. 24, 2024) – Taylor Farms BB #:193361, North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Blazer Wilkinson Gee starts import season of Foxy brand blueberries

Salinas, CA. September 23, 2024 – Blazer Wilkinson Gee (BWG) BB #:155056, announced the arrival of Foxy brand blueberries to...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Report: Restaurants hit record revenue but payroll outpaces gains

PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, NEXT Insurance, a leading digital insurer transforming small business insurance, for...

7 months ago 5 minute read

Avocados From Mexico partners with Susan G. Komen again for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

DALLAS, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — For the fourth consecutive year, Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the number one selling...

7 months ago 5 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, MD, and TX

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...

7 months ago 3 minute read

USDA cites Florida firm for more than $1MM in PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on American Fruit & Produce Corp....

7 months ago 2 minute read

Focus on Foodservice: Looking Ahead

So what does the future of foodservice look like? For many, it’s already here; for others, it’s just trying to...

7 months ago 3 minute read

SnapDragon apple season begins with 20% more volume

Lockport, New York, September 20, 2024 — Shoppers around the country will soon find SnapDragon apples in their local grocery...

7 months ago 3 minute read

CPMA to hold meeting to develop international standard for compostable PLUs

Price Look Up (PLU) stickers will be center stage in a first-ever, worldwide meeting between the fresh produce industry and...

7 months ago 6 minute read

Duda Farm Fresh Foods makes changes in sales and marketing

Oviedo, Fla. (September 23, 2024) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh vegetables and citrus,...

7 months ago 4 minute read

Peru’s avocado exports fell in August as prices remained high

In July 2024, Peruvian avocado export value managed to grow due to higher prices, but in August the growth could...

7 months ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts four PACA violators in FL, NJ, and TX

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

7 months ago 3 minute read

USDA restricts four PACA violators in LA, NY, and TX

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Focus on Foodservice: Health and Wellness

Continued interest in health and wellness at foodservice calls for more and bigger portions of produce on the plate. “A...

7 months ago 3 minute read

ZAG Technical Services to offer free Cyber Insights Reports at Global Show

San Jose, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2024) – ZAG Technical Services BB #:365534, a leader in IT and cybersecurity services for...

7 months ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 20, 2024

Pamela noticed a trend this week in news releases: more investment, expansion, and innovation announcements than usual. And Greg says...

7 months ago 1 minute read

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