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Some tariff clarity revealed at Viva Fresh
With the tariff landscape changing weekly, so are the adjustments that fresh produce companies must make.
Truck Availability Report, April 17, 2025
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
Divine Flavor transitions grapes from South America to Mexico
Divine Flavor will shift its table grape attention from Chile to their principal growing regions of Jalisco and Sonora, Mexico.
Walmart opens new DC in Florida
Walmart associates and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new 1-million-square-foot distribution center in Jacksonville.
Banana industry works for tariff exemptionÂ
Tom Stenzel, executive director of BANA, said he and BANA members are working with government leaders to gain an exemption...
EarthFresh announces personnel appointments post-acquisition
As EarthFresh continues its rapid expansion across North America, it announces a series of strategic appointments within its ranks.
Heritage Grocers Group promotes two to Group VP
Hispanic and ethnic food retailer Heritage Grocers Group announces the promotions of two key leaders, Kim Cates and Allison Garcia.
The MAHA vs. retail battle begins with SNAP waiversÂ
The first signs of retail pushback on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program changes have materialized.
TIPA to host webinar on the future of fresh supply chain execution
TIPA invites produce professionals to a webinar April 17 for a deep dive into âon time and in fullâ in...
DAT: Spot flatbed volumes surged in March
Spot truckload freight volumes rebounded in March, led by a sharp increase in the movement of flatbed loads, said DAT...
NRA: Off-premises dining more popular than ever
Nearly 75% of all restaurant traffic now happens off-premisesâmeaning that almost 3 out of 4 restaurant orders are taken to...
Kroger announces key leadership appointments
The Kroger Co. today announced several appointments of experienced enterprise leaders to new retail roles.
FPAA: Duties on Mexican tomatoes hurts consumers
American consumers will pay significantly more for their preferred tomatoes if duties go into place on U.S. importers of Mexican...
Mastronardi Produce packaging honored at CPMA 2025
Mastronardi Produce takes home the coveted Packaging Innovation Award for their new paper lettuce bag at this year's CPMA
CPMA president delivers 2025 State of the Industry address: From resilience to transformation
CPMA President Ron Lemaire called on the fresh produce industry to move from a mindset of resilience to one of...
Tariff talk and new products at CPMA have attendees buzzing
This yearâs âFresh Weekâ trade show for CPMA in MontrĂ©al rewarded attendees with plenty of nostalgia and future-forward thinking.
Study shows consumers taking GLP-1s for weight loss increase produce purchases
Acosta Group is sharing the results of its recent GLP-1 study, focusing on consumers using the medications to support weight...
EV Produce expands product line, U.S. distribution network
EV Produce International, a leading importer of Mexican-grown limes and chayote, has expanded to bolster its import and shipping operations.