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Marketers moved nearly 60 million pounds of organic grapes in 2018, up more than 6.8 million pounds over the previous year.
Morning Kiss Organic, Chelsea, Mass., is celebrating Potato Lover’s Month — February — by promoting the vegetable’s nutritional attributes
A labeling error at a processing facility has led to the recall of 1,154 cases of Ready Pac brand Bistro Bowl Spinach Dijon Salads because of undeclared allergens.
Whole Foods Distribution Center has been Endorsed. Bay Center Foods LLC, JRP Group, and Kisaan International Inc., are new companies to the Market. Inverafruit USA LLC and others have updates.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on three Florida and one Texas business for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.
Larry Alsum, president and CEO of Alsum Farms & Produce Inc., and Dick Okray, president of Okray Family Farms, are the newest members of the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Association Hall of Fame.
The USDA imposed sanctions on Farmway Inc., Lorex Produce LLC, Mibo Fresh Foods LLC, Organic Harvest LLC. Guerriero Packing & Wine Co Inc., and Locuston LLC are new companies to the Market and many company changes.
Evergreen Food Service Corporation, Los Garcia’s Produce, Morzana Corp, Real Fresh Ltd., and Sun Rich Tropicals LLC are new companies to the Market. Applecrest Farm Orchards Inc, Sunnycrest Farm and others have changes.
CORRECTED: Produce Alliance has promoted Stephanie Fyle to chief procurement officer.
TAMPA, Fla. — Making connections, deepening relationships and learning the latest were all activities on parade at the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure 2020 trade show.
Sustainability is nothing new for Limoneira Co., the Santa Paula, Calif.-based citrus and avocado grower-shipper.
The Center for Food Safety and growers of organic food are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to stop the National Organic Program from allowing hydroponically grown produce from being certified organic.
USDA filed an administrative complaint against RRD Produce Co. 2J’s Fresh Market, CN Frozen Foods LLC, RG Produce & Supplies Inc., and US Melon LLC are new companies to the Market, plus updates.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against RRD Produce Co., Los Angeles, for Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act violations.
Although it’s only been about a year since the Produce Marketing Association’s Sustainability Committee held its first meeting, PMA has long been on the cutting edge when it comes to sustainability.
For the 19th consecutive year, the Oppenheimer Group has been named as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies.
4NK Trading UNLD Inc., Ark Farms Inc., Beyseamoss, Mario Zazueta Company, and Moarco Family Farms LLC are new companies to the Market. Blue Banner Co Inc.,Duck Delivery of Washington Inc. and others have updates.
The coronavirus COVID-19 is changing consumer demand in affected global regions and choking exports of U.S. produce to Asian markets.
The Food and Drug Administration has released its game plan for the year on resolving repeated E. coli outbreaks from romaine lettuce
For the eighth year in a row, greenhouse grower Red Sun Farms, Kingsville, Ontario, has earned recognition as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies.
The Office of U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has scheduled hearings for growers to talk about concerns of unfair competition with Mexican products.
USDA Actions against Candy Mar Produce Inc., Itamp Inc., and PFI Express Inc. Hass Produce LLC, Little Farmers LLC, Southern Produce LLC, Teddy’s Produce Inc., and Yes Produce LLC. Garber Farms and others have updates.
California lawmakers appear poised to pass legislation that could dramatically alter the way produce is packed in the state within 10 years.
The Center for Produce Safety has opened registration for its 2020 Research Symposium.
The Food and Drug Administration has extended the comment period for the Food Safety Modernization Act’s Laboratory Accreditation Program proposed rule.
Several factors came together to launch Ephrata, Pa.-based Four Seasons Produce Inc. into the sustainability arena.
The Salinas Valley Ag Tech Summit will focus on emerging technologies, including the human aspect, ensuring that workers are prepared to continue innovation in production agriculture.
The Mushroom Council is dropping a hot new remix for burgers with a new consumer ad campaign with YouTube ads.
WeighPack Systems Inc., Montreal, has a new system that can vacuum pack produce and other foods.
UPDATED: The Reusable Packaging Association is offering a two-hour educational program on how reusable packaging offers users a circular supply chain option.