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Stanley Farms Changes Ownership

The Stanley family sold their ownership interest in Stanley Farms and two other processing businesses effective October 1, 2014. The...

11 years ago 1 minute read

Chiquita and Fyffes Announce Revised Transaction Agreement

Under the terms of the amended agreement, Fyffes shareholders will now receive 0.1113 ChiquitaFyffes shares for each Fyffes share they...

11 years ago 1 minute read

Two Technologies Promise Profitability

Produce transporters are accelerating their efforts to tap new technologies that can save big money while balancing economic and environmental...

11 years ago 2 minute read

In the Driver’s Seat

It has long been said that patience is a virtue. In the less-than-truckload (LTL) sector of transportation, patience is a requirement. Truckers...

11 years ago 3 minute read

ConAgra Foods’ Fiscal First-Quarter EPS Higher Than Planned; Consumer Foods Volumes Recovering; Full Year EPS, Cash Flow, and Debt Reduction Guidance Reaffirmed

ConAgra Foods, Inc., reported results for the fiscal 2015 first quarter ended Aug. 24, 2014. Diluted EPS from continuing operations...

11 years ago 1 minute read

Grocery Outlet Announces Partnership with Hellman & Friedman

Company Press Release Emeryville, Calif., Sept. 16, 2014 – Grocery Outlet, Inc. (www.groceryoutlet.com), the largest “extreme-value” grocer in the U.S....

11 years ago 5 minute read

United Natural Foods, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2014 Results

Excluding the 53rd week in fiscal 2013, net sales increased 14.3% to $6.79 billion in fiscal 2014. Net sales increased...

11 years ago 1 minute read

Limoneira Company Announces Passing of Chairman of the Board, Alan M. Teague

Company Press Release SANTA PAULA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Limoneira Company (the “Company” or “Limoneira”) (NASDAQ: LMNR), a leading agribusiness with prime...

11 years ago 2 minute read

Judgment Granted Against S & S Fresh Produce, Inc., Simi Valley, CA

On September 5, 2014 in the United States District Court for the District of California Western Division under case No....

11 years ago 1 minute read

USDA Restricts PACA Violators in California and New Mexico from Operating in the Produce Industry

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 197-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

11 years ago 2 minute read