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A Century of Produce: A Song of Sales, Page 2
A Century of Produce: A Song of Sales, Page 2

A lot had happened to produce promotion programs in the two decades preceding the formation of The Potato Board.

The Produce Industry: From cellar to supermarket, page 2
The Produce Industry: From cellar to supermarket, page 2

Only about 250,000 immigrants had come to America after the Revolution, up until 1819.

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5/28/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Courchesne Larose Ltee & Changes

Courchesne Larose Ltee has been Endorsed. Scott Finks Company has moved. Babia Ice & Produce, Mas Tropical Farms and Southern Land Farm Inc have updates.

Catania Worldwide adds South Texas location
Catania Worldwide adds South Texas location

Grower, packer and shipper Catania Worldwide has a new location at the IMAS Fresh cold storage facility in McAllen, Texas.

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Summer is fast approaching, and consumers are already grabbing up fresh ripe strawberries for picnics, barbecues and other popular summertime activities.

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5/27/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: McCartney Produce Endorsed|New Firms

McCartney Produce LLC has been Endorsed. Gilcom Produce Distributing LLC, Jumbo Foods Inc., and Blue Sky Organic have Updates. Hizon International LLC, Richard Fahoum and S SHE RFMF are new companies to the Market.

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5/24/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Costco Wholesale & CBS Farms Endorsed

Costco Wholesale, CBS Farms LLC and Original Produce Distributing Inc. are Endorsed. Fresh On Arrival Inc. and Vine House Distributing LLC have updated their company profiles to enhance their online presence.

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5/23/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Endorsements, New Companies & Updates

Dandrea Produce LLC, Race-West Company, Trucco Inc are Endorsed. Delco Pizza Products of Indiana Inc & Carden Foods are New Companies. Frank Minardo Inc, New burgh Banana Inc and The ZZ Group Inc have Updates.

USDA restricts four  businesses for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is restricting four companies from operating in the produce industry for Perishable Agricultural Act violations.

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5/22/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: PACA Sanctions, Endorsements & More

The USDA has imposed sanctions on LA Central Produce LLC and La Ganga Produce Corp. S. Strock & Co., Inc and Sysco Central California Inc are Endorsed. Boggiatto Produce changes their name to Hitchcock Farms Inc.

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5/21/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Endorsements, New Companies & Updates

New Companies to the Market. Frecon Fruit Farms Inc and Eastern Carolina Organics LLC are Endorsed. Bergman Orchards, Fishel Organic Farm LLC and PADC Tropicals LLC have updates to their company profiles.

Consumer Corner: The Packer and Farm Star Living Partnership

The Packer and Farm Star Living partner to deliver new content to produce industry and consumer audiences.

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5/20/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: New Companies to the Market & Changes

BKM Holding, Blakes Lotaburger Inc, D & M Produce LLC, Key Foods Co, and LIS-Legacy Fresh! Inc. are new to the Market. Awe Sum Organics Inc., 5 Seasons, NatureSweet Ltd have updates and more.

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Sweet potato marketer looks for bounce-back

Hurricane-related flooding caused some loss of harvested sweet potato acreage last year for Wynne, Ark.-based Matthews Ridgeview Farms, but the company expects a better season for 2019.

Health Tips: Natural Allergy Remedies

This is the season where plants release pollen and, as a consequence, some of our body’s release antibodies and histamine into the bloodstream—the main agents of allergic reactions.

Farm Star Mary’s Blog: One Step…Done!™

No mess, no fuss, and no wasted time in the kitchen! Finally, potatoes that are high quality, delicious and healthy – and ready to eat in 6 minutes!

The Mighty Mushroom - Health Trend of 2019

Mushrooms benefits and health attributes are immense, and we are here to share why they should be at the top of your grocery list for 2019!

Osteoporosis Awareness Month: 5 Foods for Bone Health

It’s National Osteoporosis Month and to help celebrate 35 years of bringing awareness to bone health, the Farm Star Living® team wants to help you eat your way to healthy bones!

Mary's Blog: Springtime on the Farm

Spring fever is upon us and pollen is not the only thing wading in the throes of the season. It’s getting warmer outside and we’re all restless.

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5/17/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Total Green Tropicals & Co. Changes

Total Green Topicals Inc Endorsed. A B Fresh Inc has multiple changes. Alpha Tomato Sales Inc changes phone and email. Consalo Family Farms changes phone number and More.

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5/16/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Groupe Ethier Inc, QC Closing Doors

Groupe Ethier Inc, Quebec closing their doors. Frecon Fruit Farms Inc, Indian Hills Produce Inc, and Sun Pacific Shippers Inc have been Endorsed and New Companies to the Market.

USDA restricts businesses for PACA violations

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has restricted four companies from operating in the produce industry after not paying for shipments, violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

Packaging company Paxiom buys second Las Vegas  facility
Packaging company Paxiom buys second Las Vegas  facility

The Paxiom Group, whose companies specialize in packaging automation, has purchased its second facility in Las Vegas.

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5/15/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Nathel & Nathel Endorsed & Moves

Nathel & Nathel Inc, Bronx NY has been Endorsed. Listing moves for Greg Molis Produce Inc, Guy J Varley Inc, Melon 1 and Original Produce Distributing Inc. Plus New Companies to the Market.

Attendees: West Coast Produce Expo makes networking comfortable
Attendees: West Coast Produce Expo makes networking comfortable

PALM DESERT, Calif. — The West Coast Produce Expo could be at that magical Goldilocks size for buyers and sellers to get the most out of it — not too small, not too big.

United Fresh show previewed

The United Fresh Produce Association is coming to Chicago one more time, and expectations are high for the Windy City and the show.

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5/14/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: The Fresh Market Inc & New Companies

The Fresh Market Inc, Omega Produce Co Inc and Primo Produce Inc have been Endorsed. Hand Shake Farms Inc and Riverfield Export Import Inc are new companies to the Market.

Strategies for setting goals at West Coast Produce Expo
Strategies for setting goals at West Coast Produce Expo

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Her advice won’t blow your mind, but you can boost your career satisfaction if you take home a few nuggets, said Emily Fragoso at the West Coast Produce Expo.

Western Growers hires Eric Trost for insurance services group

Western Growers, Irvine, Calif., has hired Eric Trost as vice president of employee benefits for the Insurance Services group.

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5/13/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: EarthFresh Farms Endorsed & More

EarthFresh Farms, Burlington ON, First Star Logistics LLC, Cincinnati OH, Pacific Coast Fruit Co (Inc), Portland OR, and United Salad, Portland OR have been Endorsed. Coosemans New York, Bronx NY updated their profile.

The Packer's West Coast Produce Expo featured a pop-up learning session on digital commerce on May 10.
Digital commerce panel talks about the human touch

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Adding the human touch to digital technology was one of the themes of a panel discussion at The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo on May 10.

West Coast Produce Expo speaker: Which thinking style do you use?
West Coast Produce Expo speaker: Which thinking style do you use?

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Dave Mitchell is a seminar speaker who doesn’t use a stage.

Packer Insight — West Coast Produce Expo Show Floor
Packer Insight — West Coast Produce Expo Show Floor

PALM DESERT — Tom Karst, Ashley Nickle and Amy Sowder discuss some of the products that caught their attention on the show floor of The Packer's West Coast Produce Expo.

Cornell University releases new varieties of grape tomatoes

New York farmers have access to new organic grape tomato varieties to fill the demand for local high-value produce.

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5/10/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: USDA Sanctions and Endorsements

The USDA sanctions firms in AZ, CA, MD, NY & TX for failing to pay seller for produce. F & S Produce Co Inc, H Mart Houston Inc, M & M Farm Inc, and Wholesale Produce Supply LLC, have been Endorsed.

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Syngenta seeds forms alliance with PMA

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds and the Produce Marketing Association have formed an alliance in which the seed company will help sponsor a number of PMA events.

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5/9/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Publix & Woods Produce Endorsed & More

Publix Super Markets Inc, Lakeland FL; Woods Produce Company Inc, Meadows Of Dan VA; J & R Produce Inc, Houston TX have been Endorsed. Plus new companies to the Market.

125 Years in Produce: Advertising opportunities

This special publication will be teeming with insight from industry leaders on an array of topics. Take a look at its variety of advertising possibilities.

Nominate a Produce Man or Woman of the Year today!
Nominate a Produce Man or Woman of the Year today!

The Packer seeks nominations from the produce industry for its annual Produce Man or Woman of the Year award, presented at the June 10-12 United Fresh Produce Association annual convention in Chicago.

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5/8/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: USDA Sanction, Endorsements & Updates

The USDA imposed sanctions on C & D Produce Outlet South Inc. (C & D Produce South), operating out of Palm Springs, FL. Wegmans Organic Farm, Get Fresh Produce Inc, Costco Wholesale have been Endorsed and more.

C&D Produce Outlet South barred from industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has sanctioned C&D Produce Outlet South Inc., Palm Springs, Fla., for Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.

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5/7/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Bankruptcy, Endorsements & Updates

B & B Organics Inc, Mishawaka IN has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Companies are being Endorsed and Rated on Produce Market Guide.

Plastics working group formed by CPMA 

The use of plastics across the produce supply chain is the focus of a new industry working group formed by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.

West Coast Expo names Brighter Bites as Golf Tournament beneficiary

The Packer’s West Coast Produce Expo has named Brighter Bites as the event’s golf tournament beneficiary.

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5/6/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Bellflower Produce LLC, Pharr moved

Bellflower Produce LLC, Pharr TX has moved from Mission. Several companies on Produce Market Guide have updated their profiles.

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5/3/19 Daily Newsflash Roundup: Proffer Wholesale Endorsed & More

Proffer Wholesale Produce Inc, Park Hills MO has been Endorsed, New Companies to the Market and Company Changes

Pork Tenderloin with D'Noir™ Prune Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with D'Noir™ Prune Sauce

Pork Tenderloin with D'Noir™ Prune Sauce