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Kwik Lok label with Trustwell
Food Safety
Kwik Lok partners for supply chain transparency, traceability
The Yakima, Wash.-based company says its collaboration with traceability solutions provider Trustwell will provide customers with a comprehensive suite of tools.
September 18, 2024 04:07 PM
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Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association
Industry
IFPA show to explore produce and floral’s transformative future
The “State of the Industry” keynote, set for Oct. 17 during the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce and Floral Show, will address the latest in emerging innovations and consumer trends.
September 18, 2024 12:27 PM
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Citrus tree
Industry
Florida Department of Citrus names marketing and communications partner
Padilla began working with FDOC in July 2024; the consumer marketing and issues management assignments are two-year terms with an option for renewal.
September 18, 2024 10:07 AM
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Pairwise logo
Industry
Pairwise closes $40M funding round
The technology company says the investments will be used to scale its product pipeline, including seedless berries and pitless cherries, as well as advance its Fulcrum Platform.
September 18, 2024 09:56 AM
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bako sweet
Produce Crops
Bako Sweet projects standout California sweetpotato harvest
The harvest, now underway, has produced excellent quality sweetpotatoes in a variety of planted colors, including orange, red, white and purple, ensuring consistent supply to meet growing consumer demand, according to the brand.
September 17, 2024 12:50 PM
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A tractor trailer truck traveling on an interstate highway
Transportation
Western Growers urges EPA to reject Advanced Clean Fleets rule
Western Growers pointed to a lack of lead time for developing and deploying the necessary technology, equipment and infrastructure, as well as the lack of consideration to the cost of compliance, in comments urging the agency to deny a California board’s request to fully implement the rule.
September 17, 2024 12:22 PM
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Photo of gavel and file in a courtroom
Industry
Ag employer group sues to stop new H-2A regulations
The National Council of Agricultural Employers, several agricultural associations, and individual farmers said the lawsuit aims to protect farm and ranch families across the country from the Department of Labor’s “unlawful and unconstitutional” final rule.
September 17, 2024 09:56 AM
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Courchesne Larose logo
Industry
Courchesne Larose partners with Veg-Pak
By launching its first physical operations in Ontario, the Montreal-based Courchesne Larose Group said it will enhance its capacity to effectively and comprehensively serve customers in that province, as well as all major national retailers.
September 16, 2024 03:13 PM
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Paul Rice speaks to a crowd.
People
Fair Trade USA founder stepping down as CEO
Paul Rice will transition to a member of an advisory council after 26 years with the organization.
September 16, 2024 12:27 PM
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SanLucar, Global Brands Award
Industry
SanLucar receives international award for brand reputation
The Spanish company has been honored with the Excellent Brand Reputation in Fresh Produce award, an annual accolade presented by Global Brands Magazine.
September 16, 2024 11:27 AM
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