Blue Book hires Vice President of Sales 

Jason Carty has joined Blue Book Services as Vice President of Sales, overseeing the inside sales and field sales staffs. 

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Fresha starts Georgia carrot season with year-round supply to Eastern U.S.

Sparks, Georgia – January 13, 2025 – Fresha BB #:356720, a leading supplier of premium carrots, proudly announces the start...

3 months ago 2 minute read

USDA appoints members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

January 13, 2025 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve...

3 months ago 4 minute read

USDA appoints members to Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the appointment of 25 industry representatives to serve on the Fruit and...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Foodshed.io partners with Kroger on local Georgia citrus program

THOMASVILLE, Georgia, Jan. 8, 2025 – Foodshed.io, in partnership with The Kroger Company BB #:100073, has worked together to launch...

3 months ago 3 minute read

U.S. eGrocery sales climb 19% in December versus year ago

Barrington, Ill. – January 13, 2025 – The U.S. online grocery market ended December 2024 with $9.6 billion in monthly...

3 months ago 7 minute read

ProduceIQ: East Coast strike averted, but markets face new challenges

Good news! The ILA port strike on the East Coast is averted as union members and shippers reach a tentative...

3 months ago 4 minute read

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet adds to staff

Vero Beach, FL- January 13th 2025. Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet BB #:161579 proudly announces the addition of Rodrigo Lazo to its...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Instacart partnership aims to expand smartcarts with independent grocers

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced new partnerships...

3 months ago 5 minute read

Avocado supplies to tighten through January

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this avocado crop update January 8, 2025: The industry will experience a 25-30% avocado shortage...

3 months ago 1 minute read

IFPA expands food safety staff

January 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has announced two recent additions that...

3 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 10, 2025

Let’s talk food trends 2025, dunnhumby’s retailer preference index, and what’s happening with citrus acreage in Florida. Related Stories:

3 months ago 1 minute read

Bako Sweet promotes heart-healthy sweet potatoes for February

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2025) – As the year kicks off, Bako Sweet BB #:207680 encourages retailers to prepare for...

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Peruvian fruit exports exceed $6B in 2024

In 2024, Peruvian fruit exports exceeded $6 billion, according to Agraria, citing the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade...

3 months ago 1 minute read

UNFI separates fresh in realignment of wholesale business

January 8, 2025 PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced actions it is taking to advance the...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Walnut industry forms Walnut Alliance of California

January 8, 2025 Sacramento, CA — A group of walnut industry members announced today the launch of a new organization...

3 months ago 5 minute read

Five produce-focused food trends for 2025  

Bonus content: I discussed this year’s choices with Lori Taylor, founder and CEO of The Produce Moms in Episode 331...

3 months ago 6 minute read

Tentative agreement reached to avoid Eastern port strike

January 8, 2025 NORTH BERGEN/LYNDHURST, NJ (January 8, 2025) – The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance...

3 months ago 1 minute read

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