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Bananity Fair Supermodel, Equifruit
Industry
Equifruit looking for Bananity Fair supermodels at IFPA show
Global Produce and Floral Show attendees can visit the banana brand’s booth Oct. 18-19 where “talent scouts” will be at the lobby entrance to spot those ready to embrace their inner banana superstar in a photo-op activation.
October 02, 2024 07:33 AM
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D'Vines Medley
Products
NatureSweet debuts D’Vines Medley
The vibrant collection of red, orange and yellow greenhouse-grown cherry on-the-vine tomatoes is the latest offering in the D’Vines portfolio.
October 01, 2024 03:17 PM
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Industry
FMI urges quick resolution to ports strike
FMI President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin said the strike is “compounding the horrific situation in the Southeastern United States resulting from Hurricane Helene, and parties need to return to the negotiating table.”
October 01, 2024 01:26 PM
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DiMuto logo
Packer Tech
AI-powered tool introduced to assist procurement
Agtech firm DiMuto says its AI-Powered Marketplace Assistant streamlines the entire procurement process, enabling teams to focus on strategic decision-making rather than administrative tasks.
October 01, 2024 01:12 PM
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citrus-harvesting robot
Packer Tech
Nanovel secures funding for development of fruit-harvesting robot
California’s Citrus Research Board has signed a $900,000 agreement with the Israel-based company that includes delivery of an AI-powered, citrus-harvesting robot after a series of field trials.
October 01, 2024 10:54 AM
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Cosmic Crisp Culinary Challenge
Industry
Culinary Challenge seeks top Cosmic Crisp apple recipes
The Cosmic Crisp brand has teamed up with baker and author Erin McDowell, with food enthusiasts encouraged to submit recipes featuring the apple as a star ingredient.
October 01, 2024 10:41 AM
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Banana Festival 2024
Transportation
Festival spotlights California port’s impact
The 11th Annual Banana Festival’s theme also highlighted the Port of Hueneme’s commitment to a zero-emission future.
October 01, 2024 09:33 AM
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Food Safety
Experts guide distributors on food safety regulation compliance
Two experts on food safety and traceability recently dispelled myths and discussed the importance of produce distributors having robust plans in place to meet new Food Safety Modernization Act guidelines.
September 30, 2024 03:30 PM
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Set of serving trays and boxes with food for school lunch
Foodservice
California laws aim to increase youth access to healthy, local foods
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of legislation to increase participation in food assistance programs, protect kids from overly processed foods, reduce food waste and improve access to healthy, locally grown foods to help address the chronic disease epidemic.
September 30, 2024 03:24 PM
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Yelloway One banana
Produce Crops
Chiquita and Yelloway unveil disease-resistant banana variety
Yelloway One is a banana hybrid resistant to Tropical Race 4 and partially resistant to Black Sigatoka, two diseases that have cost the banana industry hundreds of millions of dollars annually.
September 30, 2024 12:36 PM
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