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IFPA encourages climate-smart practices at USDA Grant Field Day
December 16, 2024 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 held the Climate Smart Field Day this month as a part of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Grant, bringing together experts, grant participants and more dedicated to advancing climate-smart practices across the industry.
Canada passes produce financial protection act into law
December 10, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – Yesterday evening, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB #:153602, the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC), and the Fruit and Vegetable Dispute Resolution Corporation (DRC) were thrilled to see Bill C-280, the Financial Protection for Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Act, pass at third reading in the Canadian Senate.
Acosta Group makes five consumer predictions for 2025
Dec 13, 2024 · JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Acosta Group has announced its 2025 consumer predictions, and primary takeaways include a redefined focus on value, offerings, and shopper connections and experiences. The organization’s annual insights provide a clear view of evolving consumer behaviors for brands, retailers, and foodservice operators amidst ongoing economic uncertainty.
Fresh Express acquires McEntire Produce - Produce Blue Book
Columbia, SC – December 13, 2024 – Fresh Express Inc. BB #:115030, a leading brand in value-added salads and fresh produce, has announced the acquisition of McEntire Produce Inc. BB #:107383, a fresh-cut processor, repacker, and wholesaler supplying the foodservice industry since 1938. This strategic acquisition, confirmed by John P. Olivo, President of Fresh Express, and Carter McEntire ...
USDA cites Texas firm for PACA violations - Produce Blue Book
WASHINGTON, Dec. 18, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on CFG Produce Inc., Lantana, Texas, for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA). These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging ...
Zespri kiwifruit growers vote to expand global supply
10 Dec 2024 — New Zealand kiwifruit growers have overwhelmingly supported the expansion of Zespri Global Supply (ZGS) BB #:141270, approving the allocation of up to 420 additional hectares of Zespri SunGold Kiwifruit per year over six years across Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Greece. The producer vote result follows an extensive period of discussions between Zespri and the industry ...
Plenty closes Compton farm in ‘strategic shift’ to berries
Dec 18, 2024 · Less than two years after it opened, San Francisco-based vertical farm Plenty Ag is closing its Compton, CA, facility. The company said in a LinkedIn post that it is undergoing a “strategic shift” to strawberries. “This is a bittersweet moment in …
Wonder to acquire Grubhub - Produce Blue Book
NEW YORK and CHICAGO, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wonder, a new kind of food hall that is revolutionizing the food industry by creating the super app for mealtime, announced that it is acquiring Grubhub, a leading food ordering and delivery platform with more than 375,000 merchants and 200,000 delivery partners across the United States.