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The produce industry veteran has held multiple CEO roles at leading perishable product companies, including Naturipe Far...
11/28/2025

The produce industry veteran has held multiple CEO roles at leading perishable product companies, including Naturipe Farms LLC, Eurofresh Inc. and Florimex International BV.

Reiter Affiliated Companies has added agricultural veteran Jeff Huckaby to its board, recognizing his extensive leadersh...
11/28/2025

Reiter Affiliated Companies has added agricultural veteran Jeff Huckaby to its board, recognizing his extensive leadership in organic farming and sustainable growth.

In addition to a refreshed Roastables line, the company will also soft-launch and sample a first-of-its-kind line inspir...
11/28/2025

In addition to a refreshed Roastables line, the company will also soft-launch and sample a first-of-its-kind line inspired by Roastables.

MFC will highlight a new line of convenience potatoes this year in addition to the full assortment of Side Delights vari...
11/27/2025

MFC will highlight a new line of convenience potatoes this year in addition to the full assortment of Side Delights varietal potatoes.

The seasonal ‘Be Merry. Feel Good.’ initiative aims to keep walnuts top of mind at retail.
11/27/2025

The seasonal ‘Be Merry. Feel Good.’ initiative aims to keep walnuts top of mind at retail.

For the fourth time, Oppy is recognized nationally for culture that supports its people while driving results.
11/27/2025

For the fourth time, Oppy is recognized nationally for culture that supports its people while driving results.

California grape grower Jennifer Thomson saw nearly every grape go unsold in 2024. But through grit and determination, s...
11/27/2025

California grape grower Jennifer Thomson saw nearly every grape go unsold in 2024. But through grit and determination, she fought back — and this year, she found a home for her entire crop, defying odds and carrying her family's legacy.

The browsers are emerging as a new kind of digital customer, and grocery retailers must enrich and structure product dat...
11/26/2025

The browsers are emerging as a new kind of digital customer, and grocery retailers must enrich and structure product data so AI agents can understand, recommend and seamlessly add their produce items to shoppers’ carts.

The retailer’s Earl Holton President's Award honors employees for delivering exceptional results through strategic initi...
11/26/2025

The retailer’s Earl Holton President's Award honors employees for delivering exceptional results through strategic initiatives critical to the company's success.

Agents at Pharr International Bridge in Texas seized more than 1,100 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a commercia...
11/26/2025

Agents at Pharr International Bridge in Texas seized more than 1,100 pounds of methamphetamine hidden within a commercial lettuce shipment attempting to enter the U.S. from Mexico.

USDA estimates 1 in 5 children in the U.S. experiences hunger. Produce for Kids, produce sponsors and Publix shoppers ar...
11/26/2025

USDA estimates 1 in 5 children in the U.S. experiences hunger. Produce for Kids, produce sponsors and Publix shoppers are helping to meet this need with donations that support Feeding America food banks throughout the Lakeland, Fla.-based grocer's footprint.

Farmers cite tariffs of 10% to 50% on imported inputs as driving up production costs for fresh produce, grains and meats...
11/25/2025

Farmers cite tariffs of 10% to 50% on imported inputs as driving up production costs for fresh produce, grains and meats, raising Thanksgiving food prices while squeezing farms, food suppliers and families.

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