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Morning Kiss Organic touts imported organic apple and pear program
Retailers can integrate these organic options into their existing programs, catering to increasing consumer demand for fresh, organic produce, the company said.
March 14, 2025 07:23 AM
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Industry
EPA plans to revise WOTUS
The agency said it seeks to reduce permitting costs and red tape, following a Supreme Court decision on the definition of “waters of the United States.”
March 13, 2025 12:21 PM
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Industry
IFPA to gather international import, export market in Mexico
The International Fresh Produce Association is set to bring together importers, exporters, retailers, producers and business solution providers from across the produce supply chain for the Mexico Conference in Guadalajara, Mexico, May 14-15.
March 13, 2025 12:43 PM
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Industry
80 Acres Farms expands with Kalera acquisitions
Adding the three new vertical farms will strengthen relationships with retailers and food distributors, according to the company.
March 13, 2025 12:05 PM
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Sustainability
Zespri reaffirms investment in sustainable innovation
The kiwifruit marketer seeks to rally innovators and pioneers for its Zespri Innovation Fund, which launched November 2023.
March 13, 2025 08:23 AM
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Produce Crops
APHIS expands HLB quarantine in California
A 13-square-mile area in the Mission Viejo area of Orange County has been added due to positive tissue samples taken from residential properties.
March 12, 2025 02:54 PM
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People
Mushroom Council adds pair of produce marketers
The organization has hired Cristie Mather as vice president of marketing and Adriane Rippberger as director of marketing.
March 12, 2025 01:56 PM
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Food Safety
Fusionware offering solutions for FSMA 204 compliance
The company says its platform provides real-time automated traceability and lot tracking, capturing and connecting lot codes, harvest locations, supplier details and shipment records.
March 12, 2025 01:35 PM
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Retail
Kroger creates e-commerce unit to accelerate online growth
Yael Cosset, Kroger’s senior vice president and chief information officer, will lead the function as executive vice president and chief digital officer.
March 12, 2025 01:15 PM
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People
John Anderson marks 50 years of leadership at Oppy
What began as a temporary warehouse job became a career, helping guide the organization as chair, CEO and managing partner as it grew globally with $1.5 billion in revenue.
March 12, 2025 11:30 AM
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