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Publix nixes GreenWise banner
Lakeland, FL-based Publix Super Markets Inc. BB #:110909 plans to pull the plug on its GreenWise natural and organic banner. ...
Everybody on board the wagon
Are you on the wagon? This has nothing to do with your alcohol consumption, which is none of my business....
GSA reports early season INSV infections reduced from 2022 levels
Possibly due to colder winter and spring weather conditions as well as mitigation strategies taken by farmers, pest and disease...
Investing in America agenda: USDA and FRAC fund 36 projects
Washington – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), through a cooperative agreement with USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the...
IFPA disappointed by House Ag bill WIC cuts and grower impact
Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is disappointed by the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture’s...
Frey Farms CEO joins National Ag Campaign Advisory Council
Frey Farms Founder will help shape U.S. Ag policy and influence the 2023 Farm Bill as a member of the...
Four Star Fruit enhances grape supply through acquisition
Delano, California – Four Star Fruit, BB #:148166 a leading grower of organic and conventional table grapes, recently acquired 1,100...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 19, 2023
Pamela and Greg discuss the billion — yes, Billion — dollars Target expects to shrink this year, largely due to...
US Foods to acquire New York broadliner
ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 – one of America’s leading foodservice distributors – announced today that it...
Kroger, Albertsons, and the Amazon fiasco
Insider has run an article suggesting that Amazon could buy the supermarkets of which a combined Kroger-Albertsons chain would have...
NW cherry crop projected 50% larger than last year
Richland, WA – May 17 – 2023. The Northwest Cherry Growers BB #:162657 gathered to discuss the crop prospects for...
SEPC announces 2023 member scholarship recipients
Millen, GA (May 19, 2023) – The Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 is pleased to announce this year’s SEPC Member...
Mango industry thriving as summer approaches
National Mango Board urges retailers to support record-setting volume of one of summer’s favorite superfruit ORLANDO, Fla. – The mango...
Potatoes USA survey shows regional preference for how people enjoy potatoes
May 17, 2023 DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–We can all agree that potatoes are America’s favorite vegetable, but a recent Potatoes USA BB...
Wendy’s pilots underground drive-up delivery
DUBLIN, Ohio – The Wendy’s Company BB #:102351 today announced a new partnership with Pipedream, a hyperlogistics company, to pilot its...
FPAA recognizes funding for Nogales Interchange by state legislators
Improvements will ease congestion, improve safety at key produce warehouse districts NOGALES, AZ – Produce truck traffic will become more...
Walmart captures 26% of SNAP grocery spend
7-Eleven, Dollar General, Dollar Tree to also see significant impact from end of emergency allotments CHICAGO, May 17, 2023 (GLOBE...
Plenty opens California vertical farm
May 18, 2023 COMPTON, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Plenty today announced the opening of the Plenty Compton Farm – the world’s most technologically...