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Reports: C&S cynical about Kroger-Albertsons divestiture choices 

C&S Wholesale Grocers BB #:137315 reportedly isn’t thrilled with the lot of divestitures from the Kroger BB #:100073-Albertsons BB #:193326...

8 months ago 2 minute read

EFI creates sustainability training for produce professionals

Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) BB #:385632, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Broccoli supplies suffer quality problems due to weather, insects

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this broccoli crop update September 4, 2024: Markon First Crop (MFC) Asian-Cut Broccoli Crowns from...

8 months ago 1 minute read

Fresh Del Monte hires SVP of specialty ingredients

September 05, 2024 CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated...

8 months ago 4 minute read

Produce Distributors Association to host webinar on FSMA 204 compliance

Washington, D.C. – Members and non-members of the Produce Distributors Association (PDA) BB #396824 are invited to participate in a...

8 months ago 4 minute read

Peru’s 2024-2025 blueberry exports remain strong despite drop from estimate

In the 2024-2025 campaign, Peruvian fresh blueberry shipments will reach an estimated 294,000 tons, which represents a decrease of 5.3...

8 months ago 2 minute read

Dandy celery celebrates back-to-school with celery sticks

Oviedo, Fla., Sept. 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dandy Produce BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh celery, radish and...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Stemilt hits million dollar milestone in donations for scholarships

September 3, 2024 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt Growers BB #:113654 has reached a milestone donation of over $1.3 million through...

8 months ago 3 minute read

BC Tree Fruits assets auctioned 

A petition with more than 2,700 signatures called on the Canadian government to “Save BC Tree Fruit Co-op Growers,” as...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Masser to showcase Side Delights Amazables potatoes at SEPC Southern Innovations

Sacramento, PA (September 3, 2024): Masser Family of Companies (Masser) BB #:117410 will showcase the new Side Delights Amazables! at...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Perricone Farms acquires Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Perricone Farms BB #:166610, a premium craft juice company with deep roots...

8 months ago 5 minute read

Plenty expands vertical farming research center

LARAMIE, WY, Sept. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Plenty Unlimited Inc. BB #:382600 has driven many advancements in indoor farming over...

8 months ago 5 minute read

Superfruit bowl franchise Playa Bowls acquired by private equity firm

NEW YORK, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer, distribution and retail-related investments,...

8 months ago 4 minute read

HAB reports record-breaking avocado sales during Q2 holidays

MISSION VIEJO, CA  â€“  (September 4, 2024) –Second quarter holidays generated the highest growth rates in 2024 according to the...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Taylor Farms celebrates 14th annual backpack giving program

SALINAS, CALIFORNIA (September 4, 2024) – Taylor Farms, BB #:193361 North America’s leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh...

8 months ago 2 minute read

Orange supply gap expected in October

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this Orange crop update September 4, 2024: California’s available Valencia supply continues to dwindle; some...

8 months ago 2 minute read

Rouge River Farms to acquire True North Farms

CLEWISTON, FL (Aug. 20, 2024) – Rouge River Farms BB #:164770 announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to...

8 months ago 2 minute read

Flashfood names CFO

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Flashfood, the marketplace for affordable groceries, today announced the appointment of Chris Taylor as Chief Financial Officer. Taylor is...

8 months ago 3 minute read

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