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Latest Stories
Sustainability
Ethical Charter Implementation Program adds suppliers to program
Equitable Food Initiative will host a webinar on Sept. 11 to highlight the supplier portion of its Learn, Access and Benchmark platform.
September 09, 2024 12:19 PM
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Food Safety
Whole cantaloupe recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
Following a positive test result in Michigan, a Scottsdale, Ariz.-based grower recalled 224 cases of whole cantaloupe sold in retail supermarkets.
September 09, 2024 11:03 AM
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People
Industry veteran returns to Fresh Del Monte in leadership role
Danny Dumas will serve as senior vice president of sales, marketing and product management for North America.
September 06, 2024 04:59 PM
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People
Tops Friendly Markets announces role changes
Matthew Blair has been promoted to manage the fruit desk, with Justin Rowe set to oversee vegetable desk for the grocery retailer.
September 06, 2024 04:47 PM
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Packer Tech
Researchers deploy AI to improve strawberry disease detection
The University of Florida said researchers created a Strawberry Advisory System to help growers better understand when to spray fungicides.
September 06, 2024 01:38 PM
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People
Retail veteran joins JP Sullivan
Steve Wright, who has retail experience at Tops Friendly Markets and Spartan stores, joins the company as vice president of sales.
September 06, 2024 01:03 PM
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Education
Sweet onion grower raises $43,000 for Growing America’s Farmers Program
The program helps support FFA students with scholarships and grants, providing more than $450,000 in its nine-year existence.
September 06, 2024 12:28 PM
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Industry
Okanagan Specialty Fruits opens controlled atmosphere facility
The 107,000-square-foot storage facility is adjacent to the company’s packing plant, which it said will allow for operational efficiencies.
September 05, 2024 12:29 PM
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People
Allen Lund Co. makes GM promotion
Ben Tinker had served as assistant general manager of the Madison, Wis., office for the past seven years.
September 05, 2024 12:23 PM
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Industry
Idaho Potato Commission and Shuman Farms tout ‘Rooted Rivalry’
Idaho potatoes and Shuman Farms sweet onions were featured during a “rooted rivalry” tailgate during a recent college football game.
September 05, 2024 12:12 PM
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