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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.
Bob Von Rohr retired from his position as director of marketing and customer relations at Glassboro, N.J.-based Sunny Valley International, the culmination of more than 50 years in the produce industry.
Though unlikely to get much support from Democrats, a bill from Rep. Ted Yoho (R-Fla.), aims to establish a year-round ag guest-worker program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Avocados from Mexico is partnering with tortilla maker Mission Foods with a Taco Tip Off promotion coinciding with the NCAA’s basketball tournament.
Nick Mascari has left Applewood Fresh Growers LLC, Sparta, Mich., where he was president, to open a consulting company.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against Trinity Fresh Distribution LLC, alleging the company owes almost $4 million to produce suppliers.
The New England Produce Council, Burlington, Mass., has postponed a dinner meeting event.
Mango sales are rising, and retailers are using value-added sales and differences in variety to grow the category.
President Trump has signed into law a bill that adds agricultural inspectors and canine teams at border entry points to examine food imports.
Mastronardi Produce has been named as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for the 11th year in a row.
AgroFresh Solutions Inc., a company focused on extending the shelf life of fresh produce, has a new consumer research series that identifies factors leading to a consumer’s choice to buy fresh produce.
Fresh Direct Produce Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed companies for the ninth time.
For the 19th consecutive year, the Oppenheimer Group has been named as one of Canada’s Best Managed companies.