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Monsanto First-Quarter Milestones Reinforce Foundation for Growth in FY15 and Confidence in Five-Year Plan to More Than Double Ongoing EPS

Net sales for the quarter decreased over the prior year’s first quarter to $2.9 billion. Gross profit for the 2015...

10 years ago 1 minute read

The Cutrale-Safra Groups Complete Acquisition of Chiquita

Company Press Release CHARLOTTE, N.C., – (January 6, 2015) – Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (“Chiquita”) and the Cutrale and Safra...

10 years ago 5 minute read

SUPERVALU Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2015 Results

Results for the third quarter of fiscal 2015 included a $36 million after-tax pension settlement charge and $1 million in...

10 years ago 1 minute read

C.H. Robinson Acquires Freightquote

Company Press Release EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jan. 5, 2015– C.H. Robinson (Nasdaq:CHRW) today announced that it has finalized its acquisition...

10 years ago 2 minute read

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Florida, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and New York from Operating in the Produce Industry

USDA/AMS Press Release: WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2015 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce...

10 years ago 3 minute read

Judgment Granted Against Atlanta Based All Pro Food Service

On January 6, 2015, a judgment was entered against All Pro Food Service, Inc. and Ronald E. Mabra, Sr., in...

10 years ago 1 minute read

Landec Corporation Reports Second Quarter and First Half Fiscal 2015 Results

Net income decreased 7% to $0.12 per share compared to the second quarter of last year. The increase in operating...

10 years ago 1 minute read

Palm Trees and Perishables

Renowned for its sun-sweetened oranges, tangerines, and grapefruit, Florida accounts for 65 percent of total U.S. citrus production and has long...

10 years ago 3 minute read

Happy Apple Company Expands Voluntary Recall of Caramel Apples To Include Kroger Brand Caramel Apples

FDA Recall — Firm Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — December 31, 2014 — Out of an abundance of caution...

10 years ago 2 minute read

Flowing into Philly

Today’s gleaming Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market has come a long way, given its humble beginnings. Though the market is still...

10 years ago 3 minute read

California Snack Foods Announces Recall of Karm’l Dapples/All Styles

FDA Recall — Firm Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 27, 2014 – California Snack Foods, is issuing a...

10 years ago 3 minute read

Happy Apple Company Announces Voluntary Recall of Caramel Apples due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes

FDA Recall — Firm Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 24, 2014 – Happy Apples, is issuing a voluntary...

10 years ago 3 minute read

Niche No More

In 1980, a handful of Hispanic-focused supermarkets, such as Compare Foods in the Northeast and Big Saver Foods in Los...

10 years ago 3 minute read

Judgment Granted Against American Limes Produce Corp.

A default judgment was entered against American Limes Produce Corporation, Fernandez Produce Corporation and Karina Tellerias, jointly and severally, in...

10 years ago 1 minute read