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Michigan fruit processing facility goes up for sale
A 150,000-square foot fruit processing facility in West Michigan is hitting the market. Cherry Central Cooperative has decided to shutter and sell ... continue reading »
Apples most consumed fruit, followed by bananas, oranges
Apples held the top spot for total fruit available for consumption in 2019 with loss-adjusted apple juice availability at 12.6 pounds (1.4 gallons) pe... continue reading »
Peterson Farms acquires juicing company Lakewood Organics
Shelby, Michigan-based produce processor Peterson Farms says it will retain decision-making authority following investment by an Abu Dahbi-based fund,... continue reading »
New PMA-United Fresh association announces executive committee
Future co-CEOs Cathy Burns of Produce Marketing Association and Tom Stenzel of United Fresh have named the executive committee that will serve as offi... continue reading »
United Fresh announces Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships
United Fresh Produce Association is pleased to announce the four recipients of the 2021 Frieda Rapoport Caplan Family Business Scholarships: Jo... continue reading »
Taylor Farms enters greenhouse market with Pure Green investment
Taylor Farms announced Aug. 24 it has entered the greenhouse growing market with an investment in Pure Green Farms. This expansion into greenhouse-... continue reading »
United Fresh’s latest foodservice report focuses on peaches, jalapenos, grilled veggies
The Summer 2021 issue of United Fresh’s Fresh Insights for Foodservice is now available. Sponsored by Produce Alliance, this quarterly report highli... continue reading »
Heat has tomato crop running behind
Mother Nature may have cranked up the thermostat, but Sutter County, California, grower Dave Richter said he still expects his processing tomatoes to ... continue reading »
Indoor farming operation BrightFarms acquired by Cox Communications
Cox Enterprises announced the acquisition of BrightFarms, an indoor farming company and provider of locally grown packaged salads. The move solidif... continue reading »
Organic producers can apply for aid to cover certification costs
Organic producers and handlers can now apply for USDA funds to assist with the cost of receiving or maintaining organic certification. Applications... continue reading »
