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‘Unprecedented’ rise in home food consumption shown in United Fresh report
United Fresh Produce Association’s first-quarter 2020 issue of FreshFacts on Retail reports on the beginning weeks of the unprecedented rise in in-h... continue reading »
COVID-19 hits Washington fruit processing facility, causing temporary shutdown
Vancouver, Washington-based Firestone Pacific Foods, which specializes in frozen fruit, has had dozens of employees test positive for COVID-19, report... continue reading »
USDA to buy dehydrated potatoes as part of Section 32 purchases
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced plans May 22 to purchase fresh potatoes and dehydrated potatoes, for distribution to various food ... continue reading »
Ag World Support Systems founder Warren Henninger dies from injuries sustained in fall
Warren Henninger, founder and chairman of Ag World Support Systems and longtime member of the potato industry, died May 23, eight days after a fall at... continue reading »
Sarah Frey to be honored during United Fresh LIVE!
Sarah Frey, president and CEO of Frey Farms, and founder of Tsamma Watermelon Juice and Sarah’s Home Grown, will be the honoree and featured speaker... continue reading »
USDA could require produce processors to continue production during COVID-19
Two U.S. federal government agencies have reached an agreement where produce processors would be forced to remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic, l... continue reading »
Mariani to head California League of Food Producers exec committee
Michael Mariani, Mariani Packing Co., was elected as CLFP's 2020-21 chair at the 2020 annual board of directors meeting held on April 30. Mariani is a... continue reading »
MegaMex donates $100K to COVID-19 relief efforts
MegaMex Foods has announced donations of cash and products totaling $100,000 to help with COVID-19 relief efforts. Among the beneficiaries is World C... continue reading »
Organic produce sales, led by bagged salads, up 18% during April
Total organic fresh produce sales increased 18% from last year during April, according to the April 2020 Organic Produce Performance Report released b... continue reading »
Berry producer, processor Wish Farms aiding businesses hurt by COVID-19
International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries, Wish Farms, recently completed a successful g... continue reading »
