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California Giant now offers jumbo blueberries

Watsonville, CA – February 19, 2025 – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 today shared the availability of its GIANT...

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IFPA holds leadership meetings at Fruit Logistica

February 19, 2025 BERLIN – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 convened almost 150 leaders from 27 countries at...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Industry leaders renew financial commitments to The Center for Produce Safety

Woodland, California, Feb 17 – The Center for Produce Safety (CPS) BB #:339618 acknowledges industry leaders renewing their financial commitments...

2 months ago 3 minute read

The Foundation for Fresh Produce releases tools for professionals and influencers

February 18, 2025 Washington, DC – When it comes to boosting fruit and vegetable consumption, one of the most effective strategies...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Sunkist plans promotions to celebrate National Sunkist Citrus Day

February 17, 2025, Valencia, Calif. – Sunkist Growers BB #:102141 proudly announces the 3rd observance of National Sunkist Citrus Day...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Produce Distributors Association adds board member

Pittsburgh, PA — (February 18, 2025) The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) BB #:396824 has appointed Joseph Procacci III, vice president...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Brighter Bites merges with San Diego food nonprofit

SAN DIEGO, CA (February 18, 2025) – Brighter Bites BB #:371141, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables...

2 months ago 4 minute read

FDA deputy commissioner for human foods resigns 

Jim Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resigned yesterday.  In a letter...

2 months ago 2 minute read

GrubMarket acquires Northern California foodservice distributor

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166, the AI-powered technology enabler and digital transformer of the American...

2 months ago 5 minute read

Colombia bumps up avocado exports for Super Bowl

The Colombian Hass avocado market continues to gain popularity in North American homes and events. As is customary, during the...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Natural Delights projects growth in 2025, adds to sales staff

YUMA, Ariz. (Feb. 17, 2025) –The Natural Delights BB #:163391 team is thriving following a record-breaking 2024 holiday sales season...

2 months ago 4 minute read

A retail dietitian’s take on making produce easy

Retail dietetic groups across the country are continuously adapting their blueprint to fit the ever-changing needs of the healthcare and...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Inteligistics solves FSMA 204 transformation and transfer reporting problem

Salinas, CA (February 12, 2025) — As companies that grow, manufacture, process, pack, hold or sell perishable foods on the...

2 months ago 4 minute read

IFPA congratulates U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Health and Human Services confirmations

Feb. 13, 2025 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Stemilt lines up green apples and pears for St. Patrick’s Day promotions

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Let Stemilt’s BB #:113654 Granny Smith and D’Anjou pears be the green consumers find in the produce...

2 months ago 3 minute read

IPC’s French fry lip balm sells out quickly

EAGLE, Idaho, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Idaho Potato Commission’s BB #:162339 Kiss of French, a French fry-inspired lip...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Peruvian ag exports grew 22% in value in 2024

In 2024, total Peruvian exports (traditional + non-traditional) amounted to $74.66 billion, reflecting an increase of 15.5 percent compared to...

2 months ago 2 minute read

USDA 2024 vegetable report shows production declines in many crops

USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service released its 2024 summary report with production estimates for 28 vegetable and melon crops. The...

2 months ago 12 minute read

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