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USDA Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee to meet in October
September 10, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee...
Dole targets new generations of organic banana and pineapple shoppers
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Sept. 9, 2024) â Tapping its quarter century of organic produce growing and marketing experience, Dole Food Company...
USDA to spend $120MM on specialty crops research, organic production
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2024 â The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced an investment of nearly $121 million to advance...
Rotunda Capital Partners invests in Mama Lycha Foods
BETHESDA, Md. & EVANSTON, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rotunda Capital Partners (âRotundaâ) has invested in Mama Lycha Foods (âMama Lychaâ or âthe Companyâ),...
Deloitte: Grocery shoppers crave convenience and fresh
NEW YORK, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Key takeaways Why this mattersGrocery retailers are working to navigate a new wave...
Eagle Produce recalls whole cantaloupe because of possible health risk
The FDA released this company announcement September 06, 2024: Eagle Produce LLC BB #:100428 Scottsdale, AZ is initiating a recall...
Firm buys BC Tree Fruit’s largest storage facility
September 06, 2024 KELOWNA, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, NOVEM has agreed to terms to purchase BC Tree Fruitsâ BB #:116324 largest...
Oppy’s John Anderson awarded Canada’s highest honors
Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA â Honored for outstanding contributions to community support, sustainable agriculture and visionary leadership, Oppy BB #:116424 CEO,...
Ethical Charter Implementation Program expands for suppliers
WASHINGTON, September 9, 2024 â Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers,...
Sunnyside Fresh expands in business development staff
Sunnyside Fresh BB #:280319, a fresh foods manufacturer in Vineland, NJ, is excited to announce a newly formed business development...
Specialty mushroom grower Smallhold emerges from bankruptcy
BROOKLYN, N.Y.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Smallhold Inc., a Certified B-Corp and national leaders in organic specialty mushrooms, today announced completion of its restructuring...
Lady Moon Farms, Happy Dirt announce strategic business development partnership
DURHAM, NC – [September 9, 2024] – Lady Moon Farms BB #:157772, the East Coastâs premier organic grower based in...
Fresh Del Monte brings executive back in VP sales, marketing role
September 06, 2024 CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, one of the worldâs leading vertically integrated...
Red Lobster gets court approval of Chapter 11 plan
ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Red Lobster Management LLC, along with its direct and indirect operating subsidiaries, owner...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 6, 2024
We’re talking football, avocados, Aldi’s massive workforce push, BC Tree Fruit’s auction, and wrapping it up with…tennis? Related Stories:
IFPA and The Foundation for Fresh Produce announce pediatrician poster partnership
September 5, 2024 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 and The Foundation for Fresh Produce BB...
Peru projects 25% more grape exports in 2024-25 than 2024-23
Peru expects to export 78.7 million boxes (8.2 kilos each box) this season, which would represent an increase of 25.4...
Reports: C&S cynical about Kroger-Albertsons divestiture choicesÂ
C&S Wholesale Grocers BB #:137315 reportedly isnât thrilled with the lot of divestitures from the Kroger BB #:100073-Albertsons BB #:193326...