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California enters peak grape season with promotable volume
August 23, 2024 Fresno, CA – With school back in session and fall weather approaching, the California table grape industry...
Fresh Express introduces Hot or Cold Salad and Noodle Meal Kits
Orlando, Florida (August 26, 2024) – Fresh Express BB #:115030, the brand leader in value added salads (VAS), today announced...
Hess Brothers Fruit completes solar project
Lancaster, Pennsylvania — 09/22/24 — Hess Brothers Fruit Company’s BB #:103882 recent addition of solar panels to the roof of...
Canadian government steps in, ends rail lockout
The rail lockout lasted less than 24 hours, as the Canadian government took measures to “preserve industrial peace” and resume...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 23, 2024
Cucumbers are trending, Kroger is fighting back, and Loblaws is launching a new concept that has even fewer frills than...
Shoppers ‘return to routine’ in latest FMI grocery trends survey
ARLINGTON, Va.–Consumers are adapting their shopping strategies to include more flexibility as they attempt to control their grocery spending heading...
USDA announces $82.3MM in grant funding awarded to specialty crops
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding $82.3 million to 65 recipients...
Subway launches $7 footlong promotion
MIAMI, Aug. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Subway introduced a new deal as big as its iconic footlong sandwiches, perfect for anyone hungry for value,...
California Giant Berry Farms raises $46,000 for non-profits
WATSONVILLE, CA – Aug 22, 2024 – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 shared details from its successful Skirt Steak...
Markon hosts 19th annual summit
Salinas, CA – August 21, 2024 – Markon Cooperative BB #:123315, a leader in fresh produce supply and innovation, proudly...
Dole sponsors banana-eating contest
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 21, 2024) — Move over, Takeru Kobayashu, Joey Chestnut and 2024 Nathan’s Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest champions Patrick Bertoletti...
Canadian study highlights the role of produce packaging
August 22, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – A study commissioned by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Environment and Climate Change...
Agrofresh trials heat mitigation solution for apples
PHILADELPHIA, August 22, 2024–Apple growers in top-producing states are grappling with the consequences of recent heatwaves. This summer’s record-breaking 100-degree...
Canadian railways lock out unionized workers
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 sent this bulletin to members: As of 00:01, August 22, 2024, both Canadian...
AgSafe releases free toolkit to strengthen ag employee relations
Modesto, CA (August 22, 2024) — AgSafe is proud to announce the launch of its Social Media Toolkit—a free new...
Ag groups request Canadian government intervention in possible rail disruption
A coalition of agriculture groups sent this letter to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau August 19, 2024: August 19, 2024...
Fresh Farms expands successful ‘Taste To Believe’ retail grape campaign
As Fresh Farms BB #:194140 enters its second season of the “Taste To Believe” grape campaign, we can see that...
Eagle Eye Produce now shipping new crop potatoes and onions from the Northwest
Idaho Falls, ID – August 21, 2024 – Eagle Eye Produce BB #:156533, a leading grower, packer, and shipper of...
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