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Organic Garage transitions to decentralized distribution
April 27, 2021 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Organic Garage Ltd., one of Canada’s leading independent organic grocers, announced today that it has finalized...
USHBC releases Grab a Boost of Blue video ads
USHBC’s new strategic positioning and call-to-action, Grab a Boost of Blue, taps into consumers’ passion for blueberries and motivates them...
Thousands pick asparagus when Ag labor fails
“Frustrated Oregon farmer turns to social media to raise awareness of labor problem” “Oregon farmer opens fields to public in...
Michoacán avocado supplier meets rising demand with direct-sourced, bagged options
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2021 — As avocado demand continues to rise and retailers look forward to Cinco de...
Prima Wawona announces major stone fruit expansion
Fresno, CA – Prima Wawona, BB #:165373 the world’s leading grower and marketer of conventional and organic peaches, nectarines, plums,...
Retail dietitians want help promoting produce
A recent survey of retail dietitians by the Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 shows that produce grower-shippers can...
ProduceIQ: Markets bound on a faint breeze
Prices are exceptionally sensitive this year. With slightly less-than-ideal weather conditions, sellers have been able to double (and triple) prices....
Retail data shows Cosmic Crisp apple growth potential
Yakima, WA April 23, 2021 — After a record-breaking sophomore year that is not over yet, Cosmic Crisp apple’s growth...
Fruit breeder IFG unveils plans for $12MM research facility in California
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., April 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — IFG, the world’s top fruit-breeding and licensing company widely recognized for inventing...
The Fresh Market, Hy-Vee, Lidl top USA Today survey of best supermarkets
With 159 locations in 22 states, The Fresh Market has a wide enough following, and enthusiastic fans, to garner the...
Suzuki Farm updates logo and website
SEATTLE, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Suzuki Farm, a Delaware-based farm, announced that it has launched an updated logo...
Vertical farmer 80 Acres enters research agreement with University of Arkansas
HAMILTON, Ohio, April 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Vertical farming business 80 Acres Farms has entered into a collaborative research agreement...
Federal spending on food assistance reached record high in 2020
Spending on USDA’s food and nutrition assistance programs jumped 30 percent in fiscal year (FY) 2020 to an inflation-adjusted record...
USDA gives deregulation extension to Simplot GMO potato
Published: Apr 23, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is extending...
Envy apples to be featured in Kitchn’s inaugural Brunch Fest virtual event
Los Angeles (April 26, 2021) – Envy apples is joining the popular food and lifestyle media outlet Kitchn in celebrating...
Golden Medal Mushroom recalls enoki mushrooms
Company Announcement Golden Medal Mushroom Inc. of Los Angeles, CA is recalling all cases of its 200g/7.05-ounce packages of Enoki...
Costa Rican pineapple prices rising
Robust exports of Costa Rican pineapples have led to a price increase of 14 percent in the first 12 weeks...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 23, 2021
Pamela and Greg discuss why United Fresh is concerned about the future of the produce-only food box, and the legacy...
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