Agrifruit, LLC and Freska Produce International, LLC Join Forces

Agrifruit, LLC and affiliated companies, Bobalu Berries, Agrifrost Processing, and West Coast Berry Farms, announced a new strategic alignment with Freska Produce International. This alignment was formed to enhance company growth further and build on the strengths developed over the past several years.

Titan Farms and Harris Teeter Launch 11th Annual Peaches with a Purpose Campaign to Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina

July 30, 2024 Titan Farms

This initiative aims to support local communities by donating a percentage of peach sales to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte, N.C. This year, Titan Farms will contribute directly by donating a truckload of fresh peaches totaling 37,800 pounds.

Placon Closing Wilson North Carolina Packaging Operation

July 30, 2024 Placon

The closure will affect seventy employees at the 112,000 square foot location. Existing business from the Wilson location will be consolidated and moved to Placon’s Madison and Plymouth locations. Customers will not experience any supply interruptions.

Hannaford Supermarkets Recognized by Gulf of Maine Research Institute for Its Commitment to Supporting the Local Seafood Economy

July 29, 2024 Hannaford Supermarkets

Hannaford Supermarkets was recently honored by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) with one of three inaugural “Gulf of Maine Tastemaker” awards, recognizing local businesses for their exceptional contributions to the seafood industry.

Brownsville Shrimping Industry Struggles Against Farm-Raised Imports

July 29, 2024 Steve Clark, MyRGV

It’s not just one thing making it harder and harder to make a living harvesting Gulf shrimp these days. Manpower shortage is a big one. But the primary culprit is imported shrimp.