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Fresh Direct Produce acquires Islands West Manufacturing

Islands West is a family-owned wholesaler of produce, processed fruits, dried spices and fresh-cut vegetables.
September 13, 2019
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HKW, a Hammond, Ky.-based middle-market private equity firm, and its portfolio company, Fresh Direct Produce, Ltd., Canada, acquired Islands West Manufacturing, Ltd., also based in Canada.
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Shuman Farms new Organic Line Packaging

Shuman Farms unveils new organic packaging

The goal of this new initiative is to reduce plastic usage, educate consumers on the recyclability of onion packaging and address shopper concerns about food waste.
September 13, 2019
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Shuman Farms, Reidsville, Ga., announced big changes to the look, feel and sustainability of its organic packaging.
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Charlie’s Produce acquires Better Life Organics

This acquisition will allow Charlie’s Produce to offer a broader breadth of products, including an extensive selection of premium organic fruits and vegetables from local growers and international market leaders.
May 30, 2019
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Charlie’s Produce, Seattle, Wash., acquired Better Life Organics (BLO), a Los Angeles-based distributor of organic produce and food products.
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Study: U.S. organic sales break through $50B mark in 2018

Nearly 5.7% of the food sold in this country is now organic.
May 17, 2019
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The U.S. organic market in 2018 broke through the $50 billion mark for the first time, with sales hitting a record $52.5 billion, up 6.3% from the previous year, according to the “2019 Organic Industry Survey” released by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), Washington, D.C.
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Taylor Farms acquires Earthbound Farm

Earthbound Farm will join the Taylor Farms Retail Group and help lead growth in the organic fresh produce category.
April 12, 2019
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Taylor Farms, Salinas, Calif., acquired Earthbound Farm, San Juan Bautistsa, Calif., from Danone SA, effective immediately.
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