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Industry veteran joins Produce Distributors Association board

The Produce Distributors Association (PDA) has appointed Joseph Procacci III, vice president for business development at Philadelphia-based Procacci H... continue reading »


GrubMarket acquires California-based foodservice distributor

GrubMarket, a global private food e-commerce company, has acquired California-based foodservice distributor Bay Cities Produce. Bay Cities Produce,... continue reading »


IFPA members among new appointees to USDA advisory panels

Representatives of several International Fresh Produce Association member companies have been appointed to USDA advisory panels, including 12 IFPA mem... continue reading »


Senate confirms Rollins as new ag secretary

Brooke Rollins, a conservative legal activist and public policy analyst who served as chief for domestic policy during Donald Trump’s first administ... continue reading »


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New flavors from Beaverton Foods feature spicy punch

Beaverton Foods has introduced three new flavors in its line of condiments featuring spices powered by chili peppers and jalapenos. The new trio ma... continue reading »


Irrigation innovation features built-in outlet

An irrigation innovation from an Israeli company includes a pre-assembled outlet designed to reduce labor and improve efficiency. Netafim, the prec... continue reading »


Cabbage cutting machine among Kronen equipment debuted at trade show

Kronen introduced a new cabbage cutting machine and new washing machine at Fruit Logistica, held Feb. 5-7 in Berlin. The CAP 350 cabbage cutting ma... continue reading »


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New technology extracts sustainable dye from avocado stones

Global avocado producer Westfalia Fruit has partnered with Efficiency Technologies and dyeworks company Sages London to extract a natural, sustainable... continue reading »


Edible Garden to expand line of shelf-stable paste herbs

After a successful pilot production, controlled environmental agriculture producer Edible Garden is expanding its new line of shelf-stable, stir-in pa... continue reading »


Deadline nears to apply for sustainable packaging solution program

The deadline to apply for the Fresh Field Catalyst Program, seeking new ideas in sustainable packaging solutions for fresh-cut fruits and vegetables, ... continue reading »