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Calavo Growers completes sale of fresh-cut business

SANTA PAULA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global leader in the avocado...

8 months ago 2 minute read

2024-25 apple production forecast 10% lower than last season

Chicago (August 16, 2024)—After record-breaking production last year, apple growers expect another high-performing year, according to a new report released...

8 months ago 5 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 16, 2024

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8 months ago 1 minute read

AFF’s 7th Influencer Tour highlights work of produce farmers and farm workers

August 16, 2024 — The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) hosted its seventh Safe Fruits and Veggies Farm Tour...

8 months ago 6 minute read

Famous Software helps companies prepare for FSMA 204

Although the compliance deadline is not until January 20, 2026, many enterprises in the fresh produce industry are working diligently...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Eagle Eye Produce expands logistics with new Idaho Falls location

Idaho Falls, ID – August 16, 2024 – Eagle Eye Produce BB #:356142, a leading grower, packer, and distributor of...

8 months ago 2 minute read

Duda announces passing of former CEO

Oviedo, Florida (July 15, 2024) – DUDA BB #:189666, a 98-year-old family-owned and –operated diversified company headquartered in Oviedo, Florida,...

8 months ago 5 minute read

South Mill Champs expands in Florida with acquisition

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — South Mill Champs BB #:185043, one of the largest high-quality mushroom growers...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Colombia avocado growers start Carbon Hass Project

Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia (August 15, 2024) – The Colombian Hass Avocado industry has announced the Carbon Hass Project, an initiative...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Brigher Bites delivers 3.6MM pounds of produce with FreshPoint partnership

HOUSTON (August 15, 2024) – Brighter Bites BB #:371141, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Performance Food Group to acquire Cheney Brothers

August 14, 2024 RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Performance Food Group Company BB #:137847 today announced that it has entered into a...

8 months ago 7 minute read

Dandy Celery promotes summer hydration solutions

Oviedo, Fla., Aug. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Dandy Produce BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh celery, radish and corn...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Instacart, Partnership for a Healthier America celebrate fresh produce milestones

SAN FRANCISCO and WASHINGTON, Aug. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, and Partnership...

8 months ago 8 minute read

Lipman Family Farms gives back with backpacks for students

Immokalee, FL (August 13, 2024) – Lipman Family Farms BB #:110471 made a big impact at their 14th annual Backpack...

8 months ago 4 minute read

Soli Organic pilots electric truck from VA facility

ROCKINGHAM, VA, August 14, 2024 – Soli Organic Inc. BB #:187801, the nation’s leading indoor agriculture company, is proud to...

8 months ago 3 minute read

CEA Alliance and Indoor Ag-Con to partner in 2025

LAS VEGAS (August 14, 2024) — The Controlled Environment Agriculture Alliance (CEA Alliance) and the Indoor Ag-Con LLC management group...

8 months ago 3 minute read

Annual inflation falls to 2.9 percent in July

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly Consumer Price Index Summary August 14, 2024: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX –...

8 months ago 4 minute read

Potatoes USA elects board chair, announces new executive committee for 2024-2025

DENVER — August 13, 2024 — Potatoes USA BB #:162347, the national marketing, research, and promotion board for the potato...

8 months ago 4 minute read

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