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.  ...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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....

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 6 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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