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People
Fried De Schouwer Joins FreshXperts Leadership Team
In his new role, he will contribute to strategic advisory, market expansion, supply chain optimization, branding and client mentoring efforts.
September 29, 2025 11:41 AM
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Social Responsibility
Del Fresco Pure Wins Silver for Safety at 2025 OHS Canada Honors
The honor was presented in Toronto to celebrate excellence in workplace safety, recognizing Del Fresco Pure for its safety culture initiatives.
September 29, 2025 11:29 AM
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People
Leadership Changes Coming to FreshEdge
Andrew Iacobucci will succeed Steve Grinstead as CEO, while Grinstead will transition to chairman and Greg Corsaro will continue as president.
September 29, 2025 10:39 AM
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Industry
Federal Funding Backs Prune Studies Into Bone Health
The studies look at the impact of prune consumption on bone health in women between late perimenopause and early post-menopause.
September 29, 2025 10:05 AM
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Produce Industry Events
Rocket Farms to Debut New Line at IFPA Show
Rooted living herbs and microgreens will be on display at the IFPA Global Show in Anaheim at Booth No. 4297
September 26, 2025 02:34 PM
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People
Molly Briseño Returns to Moxxy Marketing
Briseño rejoins agency with founder and CEO Karen Nardozza and will lead from California while Nardozza focuses on Florida.
September 26, 2025 12:58 PM
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Produce Crops
San Bernardino, Riverside Counties Under Oriental Fruit Fly Quarantine
A zone covering 57 square miles in Riverside and 74 square miles in San Bernardino counties hopes to stop the spread of this invasive species in California.
September 25, 2025 02:58 PM
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Industry
California Expands HLB Quarantine
The California Department of Food and Agriculture has added the Riverside area of Riverside County to its quarantine to prevent the spread of huanglongbing and the Asian citrus psyllid.
September 26, 2025 10:07 AM
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Industry
A New Look for Buddy’s Citrus This November
Trinity Fruit Company revealed the brand refresh for its line of specialty citrus, aiming to resonate with all shoppers.
September 25, 2025 01:02 PM
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Retail
Aldi Joins Uber Eats to Offer On-Demand Grocery Delivery Coast to Coast
The discount grocer becomes the first retailer on Uber Eats to accept SNAP-EBT payments nationwide at launch.
September 25, 2025 12:40 PM
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