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IFPA to debut regional women in produce event next month
Building on the success of its annual Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference, the International Fresh Produce Association will debut a regional event... continue reading »
Cal-Organic Farms to offer new chopped greens and chopped vegetable lines
Cal-Organic Farms is expanding into the organic value-added vegetable category with a new line of organic fresh-cut vegetables. With the acquisitio... continue reading »
Tomato farmers hail termination of suspension agreement
American tomato farmers are applauding the termination of the 2019 U.S.-Mexico Tomato Suspension Agreement, effective July 14. The U.S. Department ... continue reading »
Trump suggests plan for undocumented farmworkers to gain legal status
President Donald Trump has floated a plan that could allow undocumented agricultural workers who voluntarily leave the country to gain legal status up... continue reading »
Food equipment manufacturer Heat and Control acquires pair of companies
Food equipment manufacturer Heat and Control has acquired a thermal processing provider and a heat transfer equipment provider, both based in the Unit... continue reading »
Duda Farm Fresh Foods recalls celery product because of listeria concerns
Duda Farm Fresh Foods has voluntarily recalled one production lot of washed and ready-to-eat celery sticks because of the possibility of Listeria mono... continue reading »
US pauses most reciprocal tariffs for 90 days
A 90-day pause on increased reciprocal tariffs for most U.S. trading partners announced April 9 is providing a temporary reprieve amid escalating glob... continue reading »
Equitable Food Initiative streamlining certification process
Workforce development and certification organization Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) is streamlining its worker certification process. EFI works wi... continue reading »
GrubMarket adds Arizona produce distributor to growing portfolio
Food supply chain and private ecommerce company GrubMarket continued a recent acquisition spree by adding an Arizona produce distributor to its portfo... continue reading »
Dole expanding use of recyclable stretch film in banana, pineapple processing
Dole Food Co. is expanding its commercial use of Oxifilm, macro-perforated, 100% recyclable stretch film, across its banana and pineapple operations... continue reading »
