Latest News From Industry Press Release

Alpine Fresh, Inc. of Doral, Florida is voluntarily recalling its 1 pound packages of "Hippie Organics" French Beans from lot# 313-626, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

T Fresh Company of City of Industry, CA is recalling its 7.5oz (200g) enoki mushrooms, Lot #6021053 grown in China.

Fruit Fresh Up is voluntarily recalling fresh-cut fruit and vegetable products, as well as ready-to-eat dips.

Sales and marketing manager, Andrea Scroggs, sits down with Matthew Gideon about the state of the onion market today and the outlook of Keystone's current Mexico onion and upcoming Texas onion seasons.

Joe’s Premium is known for growing radicchio, however they have added commodities that are connected to their Italian heritage. One of these commodities is cardone, a thistle that is related to the artichoke.

Recent stories in major media outlets such as Today and Parade remind consumers that potatoes are "loaded with nutrients like vitamin C, potassium and B6 and fiber" are "uber-healthy."

Bringing quality import apples and pears from the world’s sought-after production regions, a leading grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce sets out to deliver a fresh crop to the North American market.

Ganaz launched its Ganaz MasterCard payroll card, enabling employers and workers in the agriculture and food processing industries to finally move to digital payments as most other industries have done.

Sakata Seed America announced a new, permanent Lettuce Distribution Facility and appointed a new Lettuce Product Manager, all within the past few weeks.

The new Retail Market Annual Report produced by OPMA shows that melons, cut fruit, kiwifruit, persimmon and pomegranate were key drivers of year-over-year sales growth in Ontario retail produce departments in 2021.

More than 200 industry professionals celebrated the impact of Healthy Family Project’s cause marketing programs at the annual Healthy Family Project reception at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure.

After toiling in fields under a hot Missouri sun, immigrant workers returned to what was once a county jail where their employer housed them in unsanitary living conditions, according to the Department of Labor.

The National Mango Board District will resume nomination acceptances for IV Importer and First Handler seats.

The Farmlink Project connects farms with excess fresh produce to food banks. FLP has rescued over 60 million pounds of produce in under two years, delivering to 46 states across the U.S. and Mexico.

The Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Vidalia Onion Committee announced that April 12 will be the official pack date for the 2022 Vidalia onion season.

Mission Produce Inc. announced their “Experience the Difference” campaign, a year-long initiative to showcase the key advantages customers can experience with the company.

As the company sets sights on several major US cities this year for its second U.S. location, Morrow will lead the capital acquisitions and financial growth model for Vertical Harvest.

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit, announced a new partnership with produce supplier Food Forward to add Los Angeles as the eighth location where the organization will serve students and families.

The Washington Apple Education Foundation (WAEF) invites all current high school students in the Washington apple counties to participate in the 20th annual Year of the Apple Art Contest.

Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. announced the recent addition of David Wickline as sales, business development manager.

Attendees at SEPC’s Southern Exposure will be able to learn more about the organizations’ giving back and cause-marketing efforts. Visit Shuman Farms Booth no. 918 and Healthy Family Project Booth no. 1147.

The USDA announced supplemental American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program (LAMP). The program will receive a total of $130 million in supplemental American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding

Avocados from Mexico and Mission Foods are inviting shoppers to celebrate basketball season with the "Taco Tip Off" campaign.

The Bureau of Reclamation announced the initial Central Valley Project water allocation for 2022, which includes a 15% allocation for Friant Division Class 1 contractors. Hydrology for the 2022 water year is very dry.

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation announced that it anticipates zero water allocations this year from the Central Valley Project for California growers.

Allie first started with Moxxy in 2014 and has been part of the agency’s growth through two Salinas, CA brick and mortar offices.

To meet farmers’ demands for more sustainable and profitable growing practices, Verdant Robotics announced the expansion of its robot-as-a-service (RaaS) model to ensure access for more specialty crop farmers.

The California Fresh Fruit Association has announced the panelists that will headline the Industry Workshop during its upcoming 86th Annual Meeting, March 13-15, 2022.

TQL has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers for 2022, an independently compiled list of companies with excellent career opportunities and culture.

Consumers and foodservice professionals can continue to purchase and enjoy green avocados from the Dominican Republic

Calavo Growers, Inc. has announced the promotion of Gordon Breschini to director of national sales for the Calavo Fresh team, and the retirement of industry veteran, Bob Collier.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers recently met with officials at the Mexican Embassy in Washington, D.C., to discuss vaccination issues impacting agricultural workers traveling to the United States.

Gabriel “Gabe” Gonzalez has joined Billerica, Mass.-based food broker JOH as an account manager.

Carbon Robotics unveiled its 2022 LaserWeeder implement, an autonomous, laserweeding pull-behind robot that seamlessly attaches to the back of tractors.

The Global Harvest Automation Report is part of Western Grower Association's Global Harvest Automation Initiative, which aims to accelerate ag automation by 50 percent in 10 years.

The California Fresh Fruit Association has landed on the top issues it plans to address in 2022.

The National Council of Agricultural Employers (NCAE) has partnered with longtime member Labormex to locate CDC/WHO approved vaccines in Mexico for H-2A Temporary Workers.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is proud to announce that the annual Spring Policy Summit (SPS) will be returning as an in-person event. This year’s SPS will take place in Tubac, Arizona on March 16.

Braga Fresh rebuilt the company’s two websites, BragaFresh.com and JosiesOrganics.com, to create a better experience for all users.

Lisa (Davis) Corrigan, has been hired as Director of Marketing for Prima Wawona.

Naturipe is excited to celebrate blueberries during the month of February. Their FeBLUEary campaign is now in its fifth consecutive year and highlights the first peak of imported blueberries for the 2022 season.

SYRACUSE, Utah-based Onions 52, has reached an agreement with Deming, NM and Hatch, NM-based growers, Cody Shiflett Produce and Hatch Valley Produce, to market their full line of onions for the 2022 summer season.

Church Brothers appointed Stacy Radich to chief financial officer. Radich has played an integral role over the last three years at Church Brothers.

Early bird registration for the 2022 CPMA Convention and Trade Show, which will take place April 5-7, 2022, at the Palais des congrès in Montreal, Quebec, is now open.

History was made when Margie Schurko became the first female and the first-time double winner for two awards that are bestowed annually by the BC Produce Marketing Association (BCPMA). 

Fallbrook, Calif.-based Del Rey Avocado’s senior leadership team and business partners Bob Lucy and Bob Siemer have announced the transition of leadership of the company the two men have led and loved for decades. 

Ben E. Keith Foods proudly announces its purchase of Florida Food Service, Inc.

Chestnut Hill Farm announced leadership changes to its Executive Team and Advisory Board.

Avocados From Mexico (AFM), the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S., released its official 30-second Big Game teaser featuring late-night funnyman and avocado-lover, Andy Richter.

Marie’s refrigerated salad dressings proves yet again that it understands and delivers on the expectations of today’s consumers with the debut of its new plant-based line of dressings.