Marketing
First direct-to-retail supply chain program started by ProducePay
ProducePay is partnering with a table grape grower to start what ProducePay calls the fresh produce industry’s first-of-its-kind direct-to-retail supply chain program, according to a news release. ProducePay’s platform will help Four Star Fruit, one... more »
Connecting Growers Through the Digital Market Space
Great Lakes EXPO to feature 'Fancy Lady Cowgirl' Courtenay DeHoff To maintain a thriving business, growers and farm marketers have a number of resources available to them: social media, trade shows, trade publications and —... more »
Misionero celebrates 50th anniversary
Leafy greens grower Misionero, which markets organic and conventionally grown produce, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1973 by Floyd Griffin, Misionero has a deep-rooted history and commitment to organic practices, offering organic products... more »
Potato stats yearbook released
The newest report about the potato industry has been released. The 2023 edition of the Annual Potato Yearbook, which highlights the progress on National Potato Council’s (NPC) national legislative, regulatory and marketing priorities, is now... more »
Braga Fresh introduces organic salad blends, kits
Braga Fresh is launching two vegan salad kits and three salad blends under its Josie’s Organics brand at the Organic Produce Summit. Braga Fresh is a sponsor of the summit, July 12-13 in Monterey, California,... more »
Michigan asparagus group counts 2023 season successes
As the Michigan asparagus season ends, retail promotions, a new website, social promotions and a giveaway collaboration mark key highlights of the 2023 season, according to the Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board (MAAB). The season kicked... more »
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds acquires Brazilian seed company
Syngenta Vegetable Seeds has completed the acquisition of Feltrin Sementes, a leading Brazilian vegetable seed company serving smallholder growers and home gardeners in more than 40 countries. With the growing global vegetable seeds market, the... more »
FDA restructuring includes food safety regulatory arm
The Food and Drug Administration’s ongoing reorganization of its Human Food Program now includes a restructuring of the Office of Regulatory Affairs which could include a new name. Compliance functions currently managed within the Office... more »