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With its annual migration north complete, fresh artichoke grower-shipper Ocean Mist Farms' transition to its spring and summer growing region — in Castroville and Salinas Valley, Calif. — is in full production, according to a news release.“The spring crop is looking great,” said Ben Wilson, commodity account manager for Ocean Mist Farms. “If these first harvests are any indication of what our season will bring, it’s...

Earlier this month, the USDA cut funding for two federal programs that spent $1 billion annually to help schools and food banks buy food from local farms and ranches.Leslie Gordon, the president and CEO of the Food Bank for New York City, said this funding cut is a huge loss, as food banks will spend less to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms. The loss of these federal funds also will affect food banks’...

The word grocer is derived from the Medieval Latin grossarius. Defined as one who sells in large quantities.Hence the progression to gross-er, or grocer. Just as the term supermarket derived from the super-market portmanteau formed in the 1930s, which began as the marketing concept of offering dry groceries, bakeries, meat shops, delis and, of course, produce markets all under one roof.The principle was simple but ef...

Loaded potatoes are trending, according to Fresh Solutions Network. Pointing to articles like “The 30-Minute Loaded Potatoes You’re Going to Want Every Week” in Woman’s Day and recipes in The Pioneer Woman and TikTok, the company shared its six-minute Amazables solution from Side Delights.“Loaded potatoes are in the spotlight for their bold flavor, satiety and mealtime flexibility," Kathleen Triou, president and CEO...





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Courchesne Larose Ltee

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Business Type:
Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Montreal, H1J 0A6 Quebec
Phone:
+1 514-525-6381
Fax:
+1 514-525-1084
Website:
Citrus:
Grapefruit
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Grapes, Pears
Melons:
Cantaloupe, Watermelon
Tropical Fruit:
Bananas, Mangoes, Pineapple
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus
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M. Levin and Company, Inc.

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania
Phone:
+1 215-336-2900
Fax:
+1 215-755-6757
Website:
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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UNFI Produce - Headquarters

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Business Type:
Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Providence, 02908-5637 Rhode Island
Phone:
+1 856-241-9090, +1 800-899-5944
Fax:
+1 866-386-2371
Website:
Berries:
Cranberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Figs, Grapes, Pears, Pomegranates
Stone Fruit:
Apricots, Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches
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JW Farms Organic Inc

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Phone:
+1 831-288-0505
Fax:
+1 831-288-0575
Website:
Berries:
Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries







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