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Colombia to send record avocado volume to U.S. this spring-summer

Orlando, FL (March 18, 2025) – Colombia, the fourth largest exporter of Hass avocados to the U.S., is preparing to...

1 month ago 4 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Fraud on the Rise

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

1 month ago 5 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Expanding Produce Access 

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

1 month ago 4 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Marketing Trends

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

1 month ago 6 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on New Jersey produce business

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Kay Lookash Produce BB #:282415 satisfied a...

1 month ago 2 minute read

USDA lifts PACA sanctions on Texas firm

WASHINGTON, May 9, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Candymar Produce Inc. BB #:233665 satisfied a...

1 month ago 2 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Encouraging Consumption

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

2 months ago 4 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Advanced Technology

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

2 months ago 5 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Retirements and turnover

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

2 months ago 3 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Human Capital

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

2 months ago 5 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Lingering effects of the pandemic

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

2 months ago 3 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Inflation and the Economy

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Christopher Ranch prepares farm for new tariffs

GILROY, Calif., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The new administration’s tariffs might be a concern for some companies, but as...

2 months ago 3 minute read

A Produce Blueprints Glimpse at 2025: Sustainability

Executives in all segments of fresh produce continue to grapple with changes in the industry, including more frequent extreme weather...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Square 1 Farms launches new website ahead of SEPC debut

March 4, 2025 – Sunrise, FL – Square 1 Farms BB #:348410 proudly announces the launch of its newly designed...

2 months ago 2 minute read

FirstFruits Farms names national sales director

Yakima, WA – March 3, 2025 – FirstFruits Farms, LLC BB #:355279, a leader in the apple industry known for...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Trump administration hints at tariff relief 

After President Trump’s address to Congress last night, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters the administration was considering reducing...

2 months ago 1 minute read

Duda capitalizes on National Celery Month with sweepstakes

Oviedo, Fla. (March 5, 2025) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh vegetables and citrus,...

2 months ago 4 minute read

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