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Mexico improves rankings as exporter of key agricultural products

In 2024, Mexico positioned itself as an important exporter of chilies, broccoli, cauliflower, lemon, and cucumber, thanks to the increase...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Focus on Foodservice: Is recovery a bust or robust? A little of both

The foodservice realm continues its slow recovery from the harm caused by pandemic shutdowns, but the pace and magnitude of...

7 months ago 4 minute read

Tanimura & Antle celebrates 15 years of Artisan lettuce

SALINAS, CA, September 11, 2024 – Tanimura & Antle BB #:115075 proudly marks the 15th anniversary of its revolutionary Tanimura...

7 months ago 5 minute read

USDA charges Georgia firm for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Sunbelt Produce Distributors...

7 months ago 1 minute read

USDA files PACA action against New York importer

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Marchella of NY...

7 months ago 1 minute read

Lime prices spiking after tropical storm in Mexico

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this lime crop update September 11, 2024: Residual rains from Tropical Storm Francine will further...

7 months ago 1 minute read

Family and friends reflect on the life of Al Vangelos

Produce industry icon Allen (Al) James Vangelos passed away September 5, just four weeks after his 92nd birthday. Al worked in...

7 months ago 6 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in NY, NC, and WA

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 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 PA tomato distributor for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Northeast Tomato Distributors Inc. BB...

7 months ago 2 minute read

USDA files action against AZ firm for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Real Value Sales...

7 months ago 1 minute read

Bee Sweet Citrus introduces premium citrus line

September 10, 2024 FOWLER, Calif., – With California’s citrus season set to begin in just a few weeks, Bee Sweet...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Korean restaurant locations in the U.S. grow amid surge in demand

Chicago, Sept. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today released new...

7 months ago 4 minute read

New seasonal ag staffing platform manager ‘MiChamba’ launches

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Technology platform H2 Organizer officially launched today with agriculture staffing solution partners throughout...

7 months ago 6 minute read

BurgerFi International Files for Protection Under Chapter 11

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BurgerFi International, Inc., owner of the high-quality, casual dining chain Anthony’s Coal...

7 months ago 6 minute read

Kubota North America acquires Bloomfield Robotics

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Kubota Corporation, Osaka, Japan, through its North American subsidiary, Kubota North America Corporation,...

7 months ago 4 minute read

August inflation cools to 2.5%, while produce inflation drops year-over-year

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary September 11, 2024: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...

7 months ago 4 minute read

2024 Taste of Markon fundraiser aims to surpass $30,000 raised for culinary academy

Salinas, Calif. – September 11, 2024 – Markon Cooperative’s BB #:123315 annual fundraiser, The Taste of Markon, is set to...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Restaurant Trends Report examines inflation across segments

September 10, 2024 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Toast, the all-in-one digital platform built for restaurants, today announced its Q2 2024 Restaurant Trends Report,...

7 months ago 5 minute read

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