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PennRose Farms welcomes new Sr. VP of Sales
May 25, 2023 (Wellington, FL) – PennRose Farms BB #:297408 is excited to announce the hiring of Doug Johnson as...
Local Bounti names new CEO in executive transition
HAMILTON, Mont., May 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Local Bounti Corporation BB #:368695, a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company combining the...
IFPA criticises EPA Plant Incorporated Protectorants rule
May 25, 2023 Washington, D.C. – The Environmental Protection Agency released the final rule on Plant Incorporated Protectorants (PIPs), and...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 26, 2023
What’s holding back Amazon’s physical-store grocery growth, and could the company pick up divested Kroger stores? And why is Publix...
IFPA names the 15 2023 Retail Produce Manager Award winners
May 25, 2023 Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service, and...
Rockit Apple partners with Special Olympics
CHELAN, WA, USA, May 25, 2023 — Rockit Apple, the world’s first perfectly snack-sized apple, is thrilled to announce its...
Restaurants face harsh reality as April saw weakest sales growth since July
Out of the Box Insights by Black Box Intelligence All growth numbers are year over year unless specified. Best and...
Peruvian fresh onion exports grow 23 percent in 2022-23
In the 2022-23 campaign, Peruvian fresh onion exports reached 151,000 tons, showing an increase of 23 percent (30,000 tons more)...
Supreme Court curtails WOTUS regulation
The big news of the day—at least in agricultural circles—is the long-awaited May 25 Supreme Court ruling in the highly...
California Giant announces Chef Invitational finalists, People’s Choice winner
WATSONVILLE, CA – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 today announced its People’s Choice winner and chef finalists of its...
FMI: Grocery shoppers expand perception of value beyond price
ARLINGTON, Va. – The latest survey of grocery shoppers by FMI – The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 for its U.S. Grocery Shopping...
Mushroom Council kicks-off grilling season at BBQ festival
AUSTIN, TEXAS – With peak barbecuing season upon us, the Mushroom Council BB #:161860 is going deep into the heart...
How sweet is Dole’s new Limited Edition Golden Selection pineapple?
We’re definitely pineapple people in the Riemenschneider household. My 8th grader, Ike, has me get him fresh-cut fruit for his...
River Valley Fruit gets PLU number for its Audra Rose cherry
Grandview, WA (May 24, 2023) – River Valley Fruit BB #:210705, a leading apple, cherry and pear grower, packer and...
California Giant reports peak strawberry volumes
WATSONVILLE, CA – A bountiful summer of California strawberries is ahead for California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061, as the...
Numerator data shows SNAP spending down
Gas and convenience SNAP trips up 17% vs YA; proteins and prepared foods most impacted by end of emergency allotment...
KeHE Distributors to acquire DPI Specialty Foods
Distributor of fresh, natural & organic, and specialty products invigorates capabilities in the fresh marketplace and expands customer base NAPERVILLE,...
USDA restricts four PACA violators in CA, TX
WASHINGTON, May 25, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...