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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...
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...
Tanimura & Antle celebrates 15 years of Artisan lettuce
SALINAS, CA, September 11, 2024 â Tanimura & Antle BB #:115075 proudly marks the 15th anniversary of its revolutionary Tanimura...
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...
USDA files PACA action against New York importer
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2024 â The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Marchella of NY...
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...
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...
USDA restricts PACA violators in NY, NC, and WA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 â The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing...
USDA cites PA tomato distributor for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2024 â The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Northeast Tomato Distributors Inc. BB...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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 –...
2024 Taste of Markon fundraiser aims to surpass $30,000 raised for culinary academy
Salinas, Calif. â September 11, 2024 â Markon Cooperativeâs BB #:123315 annual fundraiser, The Taste of Markon, is set to...
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,...