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Demand pushes up potato prices
Consumer demand for potatoes is causing prices to rise. F.o.b. prices on Idaho russets have risen several dollars in the...
The force of Easter is powerful, rising markets
The theme for the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event this week, “The rise of produce,” captures the current state...
The LGMA: A Progress Report
Last week marked the retirement of Scott Horsfall, the first CEO of the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement, BB #:210653 created...
Arizona distributor satisfies PACA order
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that SCC International Inc. BB #:260648 satisfied a...
USDA lifts PACA sanctions on MD importer
WASHINGTON, April 2, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Los Fuertes Produce LLC, BB #:208197 satisfied...
Blue Apron partners with Chef Roy Yamaguchi to create a Hawaii-inspired menu
NEW YORK, April 5, 2021/PRNewswire/ — Blue Apron BB #:292398 is partnering with James Beard award-winning Chef Roy Yamaguchi to bring his culinary expertise to...
Bedford Industries’ expansion sees energy efficiency
Bedford Industries Greets Earth Month with 100% Net-Zero Carbon Power Supply WORTHINGTON, Minn. – Bedford Industries BB #:154097 is celebrating...
Church Brothers Farms launches Little Gem retail pack
SALINAS, Calif. – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 developed a new clamshell for its Little Gem lettuce that protects and...
Kwik Lok elects new Board Chair
John Rothenbueler retires after successful 6 year tenure. YAKIMA, Wash. – Kimberly Paxton-Hagner, co-owner of Kwik Lok Corporation BB #:145509 based in...
G&R Farms redesigns vidalia onion packaging
Glennville, GA – G&R Farms BB #:114342 has redesigned their Vidalia onion bag, box and bin packaging in keeping with...
Peru leads in blueberry and quinoa shipments, second in avocado and fresh asparagus
According to the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism (Mincetur), Claudia Cornejo, Peru managed to maintain its...
Green Life Farms to build second greenhouse in Florida
LAKE CITY, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Green Life Farms announced it has commenced construction on its second hydroponic greenhouse in Florida on a...
Foodservice Recovery Part 3: Lessons Learned
For the last year, the Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 has met with a group of members weekly to discuss...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 2, 2021
Pamela shares a candid report from Viva Fresh and how not everyone will be comfortable with level of contact likely...
PMA/United merger: what you need to know now
Ten years after the last negotiations, the Produce Marketing Association and United Fresh Produce Association are making it official. It’ll...
Ocean Spray specialty berry pack debuts this fall
Three fruit and farming powerhouses tease fresh-forward strawberries in Ocean Spray label Expectations are high for the first-ever Ocean Spray...
PMA-United’s big merger opportunity
The long anticipated merger between the United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 and Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 hit on the...
Transporter strike costing Peruvian exporters millions per day
According to The Association of Exporters (ADEX), Peruvian fruit and vegetable exports would lose $20 million each day that a...
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