IFPA Talks Food Affordability, Packaging Policy with Canadian Prime Minister

With increasing consumption of fresh produce as its top priority, on November 15, International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) CEO Cathy Burns and VP of Innovation, Vonnie Estes, attended a roundtable meeting focused on U.S. and Canadian consumer food affordability with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The meeting was hosted by Michael Janis and the San Francisco Market.   

Monterey Mushrooms Appoints George Haggar President of Monterey Fresh

November 17, 2023 Monterey Mushrooms

Monterey Mushrooms, a leading vertically-integrated researcher, developer, grower, packer and distributor of premium mushrooms, mushrooms genetics and mushroom ingredients, today announced that George Haggar has been appointed President, Monterey Fresh, effective November 15, 2023.

Yello is Back, the Yellow Apple for Real Connoisseurs

November 17, 2023 VOG-YELLO

The wait is over for apple connoisseurs: yello® is back on the markets. The specialty in the yellow-skinned segment produced by the VOG and VIP Consortia began sales on 31 October with a slight increase in product availability and fruit in excellent condition.

Lagoon Seafood unveils $10M facility expansion in Granby, Quebec

November 16, 2023 Lagoon Seafood

Lagoon Seafood, a leader in the distribution, import, export, and processing of fresh and frozen seafood, has completed construction of its state-of-the-art facility in Granby, Quebec. This achievement marks a significant milestone in the company’s strategic expansion initiative. Lagoon initially announced the expansion to its 63,000-square-foot facility in May 2021. 

Beyond Meat Faces Bankruptcy

November 16, 2023 Daniel Kline, The Street

Beyond Meat may have led a new generation of planet-based meat, but the company does not sell anything that’s all that special. Like its closest rival Impossible Foods, the company has sought to create plant-based meats that taste and behave like animal-based meats.