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Wonderful Pistachios has a new spoke-tortoise kicking off its No Shells line marketing campaign, as part of a $15 million investment in the brand.
Tailor Cut Produce has recalled its fresh-cut Fruit Luau, a mix of honeydew, cantaloupe and pineapple, after the Food and Drug Administration linked it to a salmonella outbreak.
ProducePay has much more money to finance growers sending produce to U.S. markets.
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.
With the arrival of the holiday season coupled with the general trend toward more healthful eating, business among Chicago-area produce distributors seems to be thriving.
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.
Growers in West Mexico offer a wide range of winter produce and distributors were reporting good quality on all commodities.
Potato prices may be higher this year than last because of tigher supplies, but the product remains a good value, and its versatility certainly hasn’t changed, marketers say.
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.
Apeel avocados are now selling in Europe.
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.
President Trump is great for the pollsters, sparking intense passions from his supporters and his opponents.
Plant-based dips company Good Foods has donated $65,000 to the No Kid Hungry campaign to help fight childhood hunger.
The Port of Wilmington, Del., is under new management and the new operator is bringing key improvements to the important landing spot for U.S. fruit imports.
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 U.S. Department of Agriculture has announced $23.5 million in grant funding awards through the Farmers Market Promotion Program and Local Food Promotion Program,
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.
An early start and expanded volume have buoyed excitement for the Pazazz apple, according to the variety’s marketer.
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.
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