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CPMA advocates for fresh produce priorities in Federal Election 2025

March 23, 2025 (Ottawa, ON) – The Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 is advocating for fresh produce industry priorities...

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EFI highlights companies that champion workers during Farmworker Awareness Week

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2025 – Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers,...

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CPMA names 2025 Passion for Produce program participants

March 20, 2025 (OTTAWA, ON) –The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB #:153602 is proud to announce 19 rising stars...

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Avocado market to rise due to lower supplies, tariff uncertainty

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this avocado crop update March 20, 2025: Avocado supplies remain limited. Harvesting will be curtailed...

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Mastronardi Produce VP joins CEA Alliance board of directors

Kingsville, ON (March 20, 2025) – The CEA Alliance has named Dean Taylor to its Board of Directors. Dean is...

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Just Salad targets dinner with menu additions

NEW YORK, March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Just Salad, the fast-casual restaurant chain committed to making everyday health and sustainability...

1 month ago 4 minute read

FDA to extend compliance date for Food Traceability Rule

March 20, 2025 — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing its intention to extend the compliance...

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Desert heatwave to challenge seasonal transition

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this field report March 20, 2025: The forecast calls for a heatwave in the Arizona/California...

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Melissa’s Lent promotion features potato giveaway

Los Angeles, CA (March 2025) — Lent season is here and Melissa’s Produce BB #:111686 is excited to kick off...

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IFPA releases white paper on fresh produce supply chain transformation

March 20, 2025 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has released its White Paper, “Supply...

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Retail veteran joins climate-smart start-up Elevated Foods 

Retail veteran Paul Kneeland joined Elevated Foods earlier this year to help small and medium-sized growers sell to large buying...

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Goldenberry Farms offers digital tools with this Sugar Mango season

March 18, 2025 MIAMI, FL — Weather conditions have helped to launch an earlier start to “miniature” (dwarf mangos) from the...

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NoKota Packers to host open house to celebrate 45th anniversary

Buxton, ND (March 18, 2025) – NoKota Packers BB #:103146 invites the public to a ribbon-cutting and open house celebration...

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Bako Sweet targets Easter sweet potato sales with displays

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (March 19, 2025) – Bako Sweet, BB #:207680 known for their premium sweet potatoes and eye-catching, themed merchandising,...

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Bolthouse Fresh Foods named to Fast Company’s most innovative companies list

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (March 19, 2025) – Bolthouse Fresh Foods BB #:394665, one of North America’s largest growers and distributors of...

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FarmboxRx launches social needs platform

March 18, 2025 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FarmboxRx, the leading food as engagement company that pioneered fresh fruits and vegetables as a covered...

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Produce tariffs were briefly in place, and they cause headaches

President Trump’s tariff plan for a 25 percent charge on all imports from Mexico and Canada has been on then...

1 month ago 4 minute read

NABC announces results of board of directors election

FOLSOM, Calif., March 17, 2025 – The North American Blueberry Council (NABC) BB #:162393 today released the results of the...

1 month ago 2 minute read

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