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Oppy Transport looks back on 30-year haul
Oppy Transport looks back on 30-year haul

The Newark, Del.-based third-party logistics arm of grower, marketer and distributor Oppy is celebrating three decades delivering goods from around the world to its retail and foodservice partners.

Social Responsibility
NatureSweet estimates $8M worth of produce donated to food banks in 2022
NatureSweet estimates $8M worth of produce donated to food banks in 2022

The San Antonio-based company said the food gifts have provided 6.25 million meals to families in need throughout North America.

The Packer Staff
Social Responsibility
Del Monte pineapple tags highlight sustainability projects

Del Monte Fresh Produce North America Inc., Coral Gables, is introducing pineapple tags to highlight sustainability efforts.

Chris Koger
Produce Crops
Oppenheimer’s Sun World grape program expands availability
Oppenheimer’s Sun World grape program expands availability

The Oppenheimer Group is able to offer grapes grown in Southern Hemisphere country, as dictated by demand.

Chris Koger
Retail
Sun World Innovations names grape marketers for U.S., Canada
Sun World Innovations names grape marketers for U.S., Canada

Sun World Innovations, Palm Desert, Calif., has chosen a group of companies to import and market proprietary grapes in North America.

Chris Koger
Industry
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Trump Again Demands a Wall as Lawmakers Chase Immigration Deal

Trump Again Demands a Wall as Lawmakers Chase Immigration Deal

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Transportation
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Shipping Costs are Surging Globally, Squeezing Grain Traders

Shipping Costs are Surging Globally, Squeezing Grain Traders

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