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A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Sustainability

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

1 month ago 3 minute read

Square 1 Farms launches new website ahead of SEPC debut

March 4, 2025 – Sunrise, FL – Square 1 Farms BB #:348410 proudly announces the launch of its newly designed...

1 month ago 2 minute read

FirstFruits Farms names national sales director

Yakima, WA – March 3, 2025 – FirstFruits Farms, LLC BB #:355279, a leader in the apple industry known for...

1 month ago 3 minute read

Trump administration hints at tariff relief 

After President Trump’s address to Congress last night, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters the administration was considering reducing...

1 month ago 1 minute read

Duda capitalizes on National Celery Month with sweepstakes

Oviedo, Fla. (March 5, 2025) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh vegetables and citrus,...

1 month ago 4 minute read

Ocean Spray promotes officer to COO

BOSTON, March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ocean Spray Cranberries, Inc., BB #:101525 the agricultural cooperative owned by roughly 700 family...

1 month ago 4 minute read

BrightFarms now shipping from Georgia greenhouse

IRVINGTON, N.Y., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BrightFarms, BB #:344991 a national leader in indoor farming, is now shipping from its newest greenhouse...

1 month ago 6 minute read

Remembering Ross Bailey, owner of RJB Produce, Inc.

It is with a deep sadness that we announce Ross James Bailey, a loved and cherished husband, father and friend,...

1 month ago 1 minute read

Chilean blueberry exports rise 11% in 2024-2025

The volume of Chilean blueberry exports reached 83,321 tons so far in the 2024-2025 season, which is 11 percent growth...

1 month ago 1 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Climate and Weather

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

1 month ago 4 minute read

National Watermelon Association names queen, honors industry leaders at annual convention

Austin, TX – The National Watermelon Association (NWA) BB #:163428 proudly announced the crowning of Elanie Mason as the 2025...

1 month ago 4 minute read

Tariffs go into effect on Mexico, Canada 

President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico took effect this morning.  In response, Canadian Prime...

1 month ago 2 minute read

CPMA offers resources for tariff dispute

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 alerted its members March 4 that it will continue to monitor the tariff...

1 month ago 1 minute read

IFPA connects K-12 school menu planners with produce suppliers

March 4, 2025 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 recently hosted the School Foodservice Partner...

1 month ago 5 minute read

Mushroom Council announces new board members, officers

(March 4, 2025) – At its February 12-13 meeting in San Antonio, the Mushroom Council {{BB #161860}} welcomed two new...

1 month ago 3 minute read

GS Foods Group acquires California distributor

March 03, 2025 ONTARIO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GS Foods Group, Inc., a leading specialized food distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital,...

1 month ago 6 minute read

Avocados From Mexico starts campaign with American Heart Association

DALLAS, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With many heart-healthy benefits including good fats, it’s no wonder why Avocados From Mexico...

1 month ago 4 minute read

GrubMarket releases GrubAssist AI upgrades

SAN FRANCISCO, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166, the AI-powered technology enabler and digital transformer of the American...

1 month ago 6 minute read
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