South Mill Champs, a grower and supplier of fresh mushrooms and mushroom products, announced the grand opening of its new farm in Oxford, Pennsylvania. The new facility will be one of North America’s largest single-site mushroom farms and one of the largest phase three composting operations. The grand opening marks the completion of the first phase of the multi-year, […]
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TIPA Opens Viva Fresh Expo Registration Jan. 25
General registration for the 2023 Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh Expo will open on Jan. 25. TIPA’s event will return March 30-April 1 to the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. Attendee registration for the event will be open online at vivafreshexpo.com/attendees. Not only does Viva Fresh shine a light on the importance of […]
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Sun Capital Affiliate Completes Acquisition Of Fresh Origins
Boca Raton, Florida-based Sun Capital Partners has announced its affiliate has completed the acquisition of San Marcos, California-based Fresh Origins, a grower and shipper of microgreens and edible flowers for foodservice and retail customers across the U.S. Terms of the private transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1996, Fresh Origins offers more than 600 varieties of […]
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Legacy Farms Acquires Frieda’s Branded Produce
Orange County, California-based Frieda’s Branded Produce has been acquired by Legacy Farms. Frieda’s CEO Karen Caplan, a daughter of founder Dr. Frieda Rapoport Caplan, announced the sale Jan. 20 in a letter to the industry. “Today is a very exciting one for our company. Our 61-year-old family business has been acquired by another fantastic, thriving produce […]
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GrubMarket Expands Leadership Team At Sierra Produce
San Francisco-based GrubMarket has named Jim Hohman, former East Coast sales manager, as the new general manager and interim West Coast sales manager for Sierra Produce. Based in Orange, California, Sierra Produce is a provider of fresh fruits sourced nationally and globally and has additional offices in Swedesboro, New Jersey, and Buin, Chile. It is known as one of the largest […]
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Pacific Trellis Fruit Donates $39K To Tunnel To Towers Foundation
Los Angeles, California-based Pacific Trellis Fruit presented a check for $39,000 to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Since 9/11, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has been helping America’s heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star, fallen first responders and veterans’ families. It also builds custom smart homes for injured veterans and first responders. Pacific Trellis […]
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Duda Farm Fresh Foods Names Bassetti As President
Oviedo, Florida-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods has announced Mark Bassetti, former COO and SVP, as the subsidiary’s new president. “Mark brings 31 years of experience to the role and is incredibly qualified, with both industry knowledge and the leadership traits necessary to lead Duda Farm Fresh Foods successfully,” said Barton Weeks, COO. “Because of the unique demands of […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market To Participate In Citrus Promotion
Consumers can purchase Rubicon Bakers’ Vegan Lemon Raspberry Cupcakes at more than 380 Sprouts Farmers Market stores nationwide. Headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Sprouts Farmers Market is the latest retailer to feature this collaboration between Washington red raspberry farmers and Rubicon Bakers. The cupcakes will be available for a limited time as part of Sprouts’ seasonal citrus event […]