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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 7 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 6 minute read

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)...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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