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Atardecer Produce LLC, Machuca International Inc., Mercadagro International Corporation, Mex Y Can Trading East USA Inc., and MY Freight World are new companies to the Market. Lichwick Farms and others have updates.
Online grocery spending has grown 15% in the past year, and a recent move by Walmart points to even bigger growth to come.
The Arizona Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement has adopted more stringent water quality metrics in preparation for the coming season.
The Giorgi Cos. Inc. has invested an undisclosed amount in FreshCap Mushrooms Ltd., which sells functional mushroom extract powders.
A roundtable for responsible recruitment of farmworkers and packers will feature speakers representing Walmart, Castellini Group, Lipman Family Farms and Titan Farms.
Eli Gonzalez Distributos Inc., FoodFest Depot, Fruits From Chile, Lucio Cortez Gonzales and Nasoya Foods USA are new companies to the Market. Columbia Fruit Packers Inc., Eastern Pro Pak LLC and others have updates.
Fresno County’s agriculture production in 2018 hit a record $7.89 billion, a 12% increase over 2017 numbers.
Marcy Martin is the new president of the Citrus Research Board, Visalia Calif., which administers the industry-funded California Citrus Research Program.
Setton Farms and HMC Farms won kudos from a judge’s panel of retail buyers at the California Food Expo.
Newfield, N.J.-based RLS Logistics has opened a new food-grade ambient storage facility in Vineland, N.J.
The Reusable Packaging Association chose The Kroger Co. with reusable packaging supplier Polymer Logistics as the winner of its 2019 Excellence in Reusable Packaging award program.
Hoping to bring the same excitement to the grape category as it did to apples with Jazz and Envy, T&G Global is moving into grapes with its Orchard Rd brand.
With many companies using top-seal containers to cut down on plastic use to promote sustainability, ProSeal is showcasing the focus on sustainability at Pack Expo.
The Food and Drug Administration has signed an agreement that will help state departments of agriculture as they take on roles in ensuring the Produce Safety Rule is implemented.
Domanth Inc., doing business as Medoff Produce, can once again operate in the produce industry, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Domanth Inc dba Medoff has satisfied their PACA reparation. Andrews Trucking and Morada Produce Company LP have been Endorsed. Calbox Avocado Farms LLC and FSG North America LLC are new companies to the Market and More.
The Food and Drug Administration has added Global Standards S.C. as an approved certifier for companies seeking Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.
The California Table Grape Commission, Fresno, has hired David Dudley as marketing director of category management.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - There is power in unity.
The Food and Drug Administration will have a public meeting to discuss its New Era of Smarter Food Safety.
Guatemala’s exports of specialty vegetables and fruits to the U.S. have been steadily rising over the past two decades.
Total Produce LLC, Suntecktts LLC, Eshs Grocery Market LLC, Pan Regional Investments Inc., & Tartine Cafe Berkeley are new companies to the Market. FreshPoint Atlanta Inc, Splendid By Porvenir LLC & other have updates.
Miami, Fla.-based Crystal Valley Foods has hired James Paul to join the company’s sales staff.
The Food and Drug Administration has released its annual Pesticide Residue Monitoring Program report for fiscal year 2017.
Diamond Logistics, EXS Sales Inc., Flagship Premium Food Group LLC, M & L Trading Inc., and Money Saver International Food Market are new companies to the Market. Coastline Distributors Inc and other have updates.
The United Fresh Produce Association, Washington, D.C., is offering members a 2020 Smart Pass Education package for three events with a single registration fee.
IMG Citrus, Vero Beach, Fla., has added an electronic fruit grader to its packing line.
Federal health officials report that the multistate outbreak of Salmonella Uganda illnesses linked to Cavi Brand whole, fresh papayas appears to be over.
Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Jim McGovern will give the keynote address at the Sept. 17 opening general session breakfast at the United Fresh Washington Conference.