Canadian study highlights the role of produce packaging
WEBAugust 22, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – A study commissioned by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) and Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) highlights the critical role of packaging in fresh produce supply chains by quantifying the functionality of plastic packaging in fresh produce from a needs/benefit perspective.
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WEB3 days ago — Use the search field to find produce supply chain companies currently listed in the Produce Blue Book Services directory. As you type, a drop-down menu will appear, allowing you to choose the produce company you need. Click on the company’s name and the directory listing will load in your browser. From here, you can purchase a …
Dirty Dozen, Clean 15 lists released for 2021 - Produce Blue Book
WEBMar 17, 2021 — The Environmental Working Group has released its controversial Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists of fresh produce items that consumers should avoid and seek, based on pesticide residue levels. This year, collard and mustard greens join kale on the dirty list, as well as bell peppers and hot peppers for the first time.
Inside Sun World’s expansion plans - Produce Blue Book
WEBAug 20, 2024 — David Marguleas, CEO of Sun World International LLC, BB #:341274 calls the company’s recent acquisition a transformative move.. On August 1, Sun World announced the acquisition of Biogold Group, a South Africa-based global fruit variety rights manager, trading as Citrogold in South Africa.The move adds citrus, mangos, and avocados to Sun World, doubling its crop portfolio, Marguleas said.
Performance Food Group to acquire Cheney Brothers
WEBAugust 14, 2024 RICHMOND, Va.– (BUSINESS WIRE)– Performance Food Group Company BB #:137847 today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement with Cheney Bros., Inc. BB #:168606, a leading independent broadline foodservice distributor based in Riviera Beach, FL, and owned by the Cheney family and Clayton Dubilier & Rice ...
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WEBSep 23, 2024 — Peruvian ag exports up 40% in August 2024 year-over-year. In August 2024, Peruvian agricultural exports totaled $1.247 billion, 40 percent above what was obtained in the same month of the previous year. Stay informed with the latest produce industry news and trends. Explore our comprehensive news page and …
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EWG releases 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides ... - Produce Blue …
WEBMarch 20, 2024 WASHINGTON – Non-organic produce is loaded with fungicides that may harm human hormone systems, according to the Environmental Working Group’s 2024 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, released today.. Across fruits and vegetables from EWG’s Dirty Dozen – the Shopper’s Guide component that identifies the 12 non-organic, or conventional, fresh produce with the ...
The verdict: Cosmic Crisp vs. Honeycrisp - Produce Blue Book
WEBJan 3, 2020 — A few days ago, I wrote about my initial impressions of the newfangled Cosmic Crisp apple (extremely good but not sensational). This week I did a taste test. I bought a Cosmic Crisp apple ($2.99 a pound) and a Honeycrisp apple ($1.99 a pound) at Angelo Caputo’s market in Wheaton, IL.
Kroger unveils new produce supplier biodiversity goal
WEBCINCINNATI, Jan. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced a new goal to advance sustainability in its fresh produce supply chain, further protecting pollinators and biodiversity. Kroger will require all of its fresh produce suppliers to use Integrated Pest Management practices for all products supplied to Kroger by 2028 or 2030, based on the grower’s size.