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The USDA has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased, according to a news release.
Kevin Benson and James McKinnis bring decades of produce industry experience to the Maryland-based wholesaler’s growing sales team.
The New York-based vertical farming company has partnered with kosher retail and foodservice distributor Kayco to make five varieties of greens available at hundreds of area kosher supermarkets.
The USDA has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce.
The competition is part of a larger collaboration to develop healthy, produce-forward cooking and lifestyle habits and provide the training to allow residents to gain access to a growing culinary and foodservice sector.
Continuing to expand its spicy offerings, the Vancouver, British Columbia-based grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce has added garlic from Spain to its product mix amid organic ginger success.
Ocean Mist Farms forecasts peak harvest of its proprietary purple artichoke variety between Feb. 20 and April 23.
The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) has announced details of its April 24-27 22nd Annual Conference, “Delivering Food in Turbulent Times: The Need for Agility & Resilience.”
Philadelphia-based AgroFresh Solutions Inc. has announced the new registration approval and launch of SmartFresh ProTabs in Brazil and Mexico.
The San Joaquin Valley-based organic fresh produce marketing company is moving into the conventional space and building out its berry category with the acquisition.