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People
Edith Rose Joins Pete Pappas & Sons
As director of northeast organic sales and procurement, Rose will help expand the company’s Pete’s Garden Organics line.
November 04, 2025 05:02 PM
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People
Yixin Zhu Joins Flashfood to Lead Retail AI Efforts
Previously of Archer and Uber, Zhu says the retail food system has the opportunity to completely change how it manages shrink and inventory.
November 04, 2025 04:48 PM
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Sustainability
Fyffes Partners to Improve Housing for Colombian Banana-Farming Families
Together with Albert Heijn and Banasan, the partnership has invested over $500K in the five-year Building Dreams initiative.
November 03, 2025 12:39 PM
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People
Pedro Batiz Sr. to Receive Pillar of the Industry Award
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas says it will present the award during its upcoming annual meeting.
November 03, 2025 11:49 AM
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Industry
Organizations Celebrate Resumption of H-2A Visa Processing
The National Council of Agricultural Employers, the International Fresh Produce Assocation and the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association expressed gratitude that the Office of Foreign Labor Certification will resume processing H-2A foreign guestworker visas.
October 31, 2025 03:57 PM
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Obituaries
Produce Industry Leader David Bernstein Dies at 85
He had served as a past chair of the board for United Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Association among other leadership roles.
October 31, 2025 09:38 AM
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Social Responsibility
Meijer To Support Midwest Communities with $4M in Hunger Relief Donations
Meijer customers interested in partnering with the retailer in the fight against hunger in their communities can add a $10 Simply Give donation card to their order during their next shopping trip.
October 31, 2025 12:32 PM
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Retail
More Grocers Join DoorDash to Support SNAP Customers as Funding Deadline Looms
Twenty-five grocery partners have now joined together with DoorDash as part of a collective emergency food response to support those impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits.
October 31, 2025 12:00 PM
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Industry
Moonlight Recalls Peaches Due to Potential Listeria Contamination
The company has recalled its conventional white and yellow peaches which were sold individually and in multi-packs.
October 31, 2025 09:20 AM
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Fruit
Sun World Welcomes New Licensees in Chile, Egypt
The company says additions in both hemispheres will strengthen year-round supply of premium grape brands.
October 30, 2025 12:49 PM
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