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Surveys don’t always lead to results
Some people are skeptical about UFOs, the afterlife, or the existence of God. Personally, I’m skeptical about surveys. It’s partly...
Amazon’s better distribution plan
Amazon BB #:283186 is building its internal distribution capabilities, leasing a 1.1-million-square-foot distribution center in Orlando for shelf-stable, refrigerated, and...
ProduceIQ: Mexican crossings drive market prices
After four weeks of descent, the ProduceIQ Index rebounded by +2 percent. Overall, produce prices tend to increase from the...
CDC links E. coli outbreak to baby spinach
Epidemiologic and laboratory data show that Josie’s Organics prepackaged baby spinach with a “best by” date of October 23, 2021,...
Sysco to acquire The Coastal Companies
HOUSTON, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation BB #:105962, the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today it...
DoorDash introduces ultra-fast grocery delivery
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — DoorDash is introducing ultra-fast grocery deliveries in 10-15 minutes beginning with DashMart in...
Goldenberry Farms enters U.S. market
MIAMI, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Goldenberry Farms has begun exporting its Premium brand of Goldenberries to the U.S. market,...
Goodfood launches on-demand delivery in Montreal through new micro-fulfilment center
MONTREAL, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Goodfood Market Corp., a leading online grocery company in Canada, has launched its...
Sakata Seed America sells carrot program
Morgan Hill, California – Sakata Seed America BB #:308948 has officially signed an agreement finalizing the sale of its carrot...
A trucker’s progress
It’s curious to think of what you remember a year later of a book you’ve read. Sometimes it’s only one...
Blackline Cold Storage selects Ryder to manage its new Port of Houston cold storage
HOUSTON, Dec. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Blackline Cold Storage, LLC, a public cold storage warehouse developer and operator, today announced...
Idaho Potato Commission holds Ida-Ho-Ho-Ho Potato Scratch-Stakes
Eagle, Idaho, December 6, 2021 — ‘Tis the season to win…especially Idaho potato swag! The Idaho Potato Commission BB #:162339...
The ugly produce dilemma
New research suggests consumers who buy their produce at farmers markets are OK with it being a little ugly. …Really? /sarcasm ...
Amazon: At the forefront of technology & logistics
Technology is driving many retailers’ strategies to position themselves for the grocery industry of the future—from cashierless to drones to...
Mexican blueberry production growth slows down
Mexican blueberry production has grown for five years in a row, surpassing 50,000 tons in 2020, but the 2.6 percent...
Lobby Bar Live plans another produce event for March
After the success of its first intimate produce industry event, the creators of Lobby Bar Live set plans for another...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 3, 2021
Pamela and Greg are talking Amazon, and the Produce Blueprints deep dive into the e-commerce giant’s grocery efforts, and Pamela...
FDA proposes changes to FSMA’s ag water rule
SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a proposed rule that...