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A year after it was signed, President Trump and House Democrats have struck a deal that will allow the USMCA to be ratified in December.
Politicians and agriculture leaders were responding Dec. 10 to news of a breakthrough deal for the USMCA, expected to lead to ratification by Congress in December.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has appointed Jerry D’Amore, who has worked in agriculture for more than four decades, including a focus on berry companies for half that, to the National Organic Standards Board.
Coast To Coast Produce LLC has been Endorsed. Barohup, Higreen Farm Inc., Mercado Mayorista LLC, Norman M Hoover and Sunrise 52017 LLC are new companies to the Market. EarthFresh Farms Inc., and others have updates.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled Fresh Express’ Sunflower Crisp Chopped Salad Kit with romaine from Salinas, Calif., linking it to 16 cases of E. coli in Canada.
Wholesum, Amado, Ariz., will be shipping a new line of organic heirloom tomatoes soon.
Rite-Hite Digital Systems has introduced a software system designed to keep distribution centers running smoothly, from loading dock logistics to trailer management.
The King County (Wash.) Public Health Department continues to work with state and federal agencies to find the origin of E. coli that made 13 people ill.
Aiming to dispense boxes of fruits and vegetables as medicine, FarmboxRX has partnered with insurance company Vibra Health to give free food boxes to elderly Medicare patients with diet and chronic-related illnesses.
Plant-based dips company Good Foods has donated $65,000 to the No Kid Hungry campaign to help fight childhood hunger.
24all Inc., Gran Terra Distributors Inc., McGregors Garden, Nason Huaye Trading Inc., and On Time Fresh are new companies to the Market. Pinner Creek Organics, Prometo Produce Corp and other firms have updates.
With a considerable focus on agriculture, the National Council for Science and the Environment has published a comprehensive review of climate science research in selected public universities.
The Food and Drug Administration and the Pennsylvania Department of Health are investigating an outbreak of illnesses caused by salmonella javiana in Pennsylvania.
The Food and Drug Administration is providing flexibility for when states may begin conducting routine inspections of small farms, the agency said.
The Fresno, Calif.-based California Table Grape Commission has hired Jodi Devaurs as director of trade policy.
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council has contracted with the Sterling-Rice Group to lead its integrated foodservice marketing and promotional activities for the council and the blueberry industry.
Cashe Produce LLC, Gold Star Fruit, Reiffs Veg Farm, Stouts Valley 4B Farm, and SW Horticulture are new companies to the Market. Blanca Potato LLC, Devik International Inc., M & B Wholesale LLC and others have updates.
Grubhub has released its Taste of 2019 Year in Food report detailing food trends, consumer facts, state statistics and more.
The mushroom and meat blend trend is taking firm hold at campus eateries.
Aucilla River Citrus LLC, Levi Newswanger, Quickpay Funding LLC, Sundial Foods LLC and Tretos Inc. are new companies to the Market. Cache Produce LLC, Delta Fresh Sales LLC, Hillside Farms and others have updates.
After ten years and helping to protect billions of pounds of fresh-cut produce, SmartWash Solutions is celebrating its contribution to the produce industry.
Irvine, Calif.-based Western Growers praised the Japanese Diet’s approval of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement and urged the U.S. to address additional barriers to trade with Japan.
Recent in-store demos show strongly positive consumer feedback on the SweeTango apple’s taste, quality, value and convenience, marketers report.
The topic of plastic in produce packaging has been addressed in a big way by the Canadian Produce Marketing Association.
E-Fresh Food Ltd., Lehman Farms, Meadow View Farm, Moses B Zook and Noah M Wengerd are new companies to the Market. Alma Pak Inc., Gadsden Tomato Co Inc., Lardie Orchards and other have updates.
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A Celebration of Life service has been scheduled for Frieda Rapoport Caplan, who died Jan. 18.
2019 retail sales of organic fruits and vegetables grew twice as fast as sales of conventional produce, according to a new study on organic sales.
The United Fresh Produce Association has expanded the Partner X-Change matchmaking sessions between companies at its annual show.