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A white person's hand holding an apple with a large produce sticker that says "Certified compostable fruit labels"
Sustainability
Compostable fruit label considered for sustainability award
The T55 label from Sinclair was shortlisted for the Sustainability Initiative of the Year category at The Grocer Gold Awards 2025 in London.
May 27, 2025 08:34 AM
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Cucumbers
Food Safety
Retailers recall cucumbers traced to salmonella outbreak
Harris Teeter, Kroger, PennRose Farms and Ukrop’s Homestyle Foods have all recalled cucumbers and products with cucumbers in them due to potential contamination.
May 23, 2025 09:00 AM
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A pair of photos, cropped as circles, sit on a dark gray background. The one on the left shows a younger white man wearing a light gray suit and black shirt smiling at the camera; this is labeled “Daniel Owens, growth marketing manager” in white and mint green text. The one on the right shows a younger white woman wearing a black blouse; this one is labeled “Tara Stroud, customer success manager” in white and mint green text.
People
Fusionware welcomes new hires
The company said Tara Stroud and Daniel Owens bring agtech experience that will help serve customers.
May 22, 2025 03:20 PM
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Industry
South Carolina ag entrepreneurs awarded state funding
Thirteen agribusinesses in the state will share $200,000 to improve facilities, expand businesses and update offerings in their local communities.
May 22, 2025 09:10 AM
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Workers sort cherries in a packing warehouse. Overlaid on top of this photo in the bottom right is a photo of a top-seal cherry container that reads: Orchard View Cherries.
Produce Crops
Oregon grower projects strong summer for cherries
Promotable volumes from Orchard View Cherries are expected to begin in the last week of June and continue through the season.
May 21, 2025 02:02 PM
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Cucumbers
Produce Crops
FDA, CDC investigating multistate outbreak of salmonella in field cucumbers
Field cucumbers grown by Bedner Growers and distributed at Bedner’s Farm Fresh Market and by Fresh Start Produce Sales have been recalled due to potential salmonella contamination.
May 21, 2025 01:39 PM
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Industry
Jury says Walmart owes Zest Labs $222M
The award comes during a retrial on allegations that the retailer stole trade secrets related to produce freshness tracking technology.
May 20, 2025 11:54 AM
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Apple orchard
Produce Crops
Legacy Fruit and Chelan Fruit team up
The companies combine forces as the vertically integrated tree fruit platform, Legendary Fruit Company.
May 19, 2025 10:31 AM
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People
Baloian Farms promotes Jeremy Lane to senior vice president, sales and marketing
Lane has been a part of Baloian’s leadership team for over 18 years, with 10 years as sales manager.
May 19, 2025 01:21 PM
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Industry
Empowering women, driving success in produce
The IFPA Women’s Portfolio fuels year-round mentorship and events throughout the year.
May 19, 2025 01:10 PM
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