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Social Responsibility
Wish Farms ‘Runs For Sweetness’ with 5k charity event
The event hosted 150 runners in the 5K race, which featured a cross-country trek around the blueberry farm, lake, office and tree house of the scenic Plant City property.
April 09, 2025 12:24 PM
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Industry
Ben B. Access expedites orders with ERP
Ben B. Schwartz and Sons launched Ben B. Access platform that expedites orders, coordinates delivery directly with drivers and integrates with third-party software for greater operational efficiency.
April 09, 2025 10:39 AM
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An Asian woman wearing a red blouse smiles broadly as she hugs a batch of mushrooms. Behind her is a sign titled “Sustainable” with graphics explaining the sustainability of mushrooms.
Industry
Coast-to-coast tour to highlight mushroom celebrations
Partnership between Italian marketplace Eataly and the Mushroom Council brings menus, market counters and media events to New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
April 09, 2025 10:41 AM
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People
Baldor Specialty Foods appoints new president
Former FreshDirect CEO and co-founder David McInerney joins the specialty foods distributor as its new president. TJ Murphy will continue as CEO, focusing on future initiatives with McInerney.
April 09, 2025 09:56 AM
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People
Canadian Produce Marketing Association announces board of directors
CPMA’s Board of Directors represent organizations active within the produce industry in Canada.
April 09, 2025 08:08 AM
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Vegetables
USDA seeks nominees for Florida Tomato Committee
There are five producer-member seats and alternatives available for two-year terms beginning Aug. 1.
April 09, 2025 07:55 AM
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Produce Crops
Legend Produce, Kiss Melons join forces
Known for Sugar Kiss, Honey Kiss and Summer Kiss, the specialty melon brand will be available through Legend Produce.
April 09, 2025 07:52 AM
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The arms of a fruit harvester wearing long sleeves pours a bucket of freshly-picked cherries into a massive bin of cherries. Small cherry trees can be seen in the background behind the harvester.
Retail
Superfresh Growers offers insights for cherry marketing
The Yakima, Wash.-based company suggests retailers start early and make shifts to attract different consumer age groups.
April 08, 2025 02:47 PM
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A wooden table sits in the foreground is set with several items; a jar of yellow flowers, a set of scales with strawberries on both sides, a judge’s gavel, and a leather folio with legal papers poking out. The background is out-of-focus garden setting.
Industry
California Berry Cultivars wins summary judgment in Driscoll’s lawsuit
The company calls the decision a substantiation of its claims of ethical, lawful strawberry breeding.
April 08, 2025 02:18 PM
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Packer Tech
Canadian herb grower adds LED system for tailored lighting conditions
Gourma partnered with lighting company Sollum Technologies for added flexibility in greenhouse production.
April 08, 2025 01:30 PM
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