Potandon Produce names new CEO
Potandon Produce has announced that Mel Davenport, the company’s Chief Executive Officer, will retire after 30+ years of service, and succeeding him as CEO will be David Lawrence, former CEO of Fresh Direct.
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CDC updates cucumber outbreak: 100 infected in 23 states
Since the last update on December 5, a total of 32 additional illnesses have been reported. As of December 17, 2024, a total of 100 people infected.
Divert expands executive team with four new hires
Divert, Inc., a sustainable solutions company committed to solving the wasted food crisis and advancing a circular economy, today announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of four new strategic hires
Desert lettuce yields and quality up and prices down
Ideal weather conditions aided growth in November and December. Lettuce and other desert row crops, including value-added items, are demonstrating great quality and high yields. Supplies are abundant throughout the desert growing region.
FDA updates ‘healthy’ nutrition claim
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a final rule to update the definition of the nutrient content claim "healthy."
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 20, 2024
In this Christmas edition, Pamela and Greg examine indoor farm Plenty leaving Compton, CA, for greener (strawberry) operations in Virginia; Canada's food cost outlook in 2025 looks like higher prices for consumer; and Grubhub is paying a hefty fine for "junk fees."
The Produce Moms honors IFPA’s Mollie Van Lieu
Mollie Van Lieu’s dedication to increasing access to fresh produce and improving dietary quality through federal policy has made a lasting impact on communities nationwide.
NMFTA’s Digital LTL Council launches industry standard API
This groundbreaking standard minimizes phone calls and streamlines coordination for all parties involved in shipment order pickups.
Grocery Outlet names foodservice, convenience veteran to CFO position
Christopher Miller joins Grocery Outlet from Shamrock Foods Company, where he was the company’s CFO for nearly two years.
USDA adds $300MM Regional Agricultural Promotion Program grants to promote exports
This latest investment brings total Regional Agricultural Promotion Program funding to $600 million in 2024.
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