The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 4, 2020

Pamela and Greg discuss fresh produce opportunities for foodservice, convenience stores and … chonky blueberries … in this week’s episode....

4 years ago 1 minute read

Zespri partners with U.S. growers to harvest SunGold Kiwifruit

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Since the launch of Zespri’s BB #:141270 SunGold Kiwifruit into the American market six years ago,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Dollar General: self-distribution may speed produce roll-out

Goodlettsville, TN-based Dollar General BB #:172794 continues to ramp up fresh produce offerings in its stores, as the company opened...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Generation Farms develops enhanced logistics program

MIAMI, FL — Generation Farms BB #:369223, a grower-shipper of premium-quality conventional and organic fruits and vegetables, has created an...

4 years ago 2 minute read

C-Stores: Evolving with changing shopping habits

While the pandemic overall has been dismal for many, some consumer habits that have changed and are being witnessed in...

4 years ago 3 minute read

WinCo Foods partners with Afresh Technologies for food waste reduction

SAN FRANCISCO and BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 3, 2020, 7 a.m. PST — Afresh, the artificial intelligence-powered fresh replenishment platform, and...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy recognizes John Anderson with Lifetime Achievement award

The British Columbia Produce Marketing Association recently recognized Oppy’s BB #:116424 Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson with its...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Sysco names Chief Information and Digital Officer

HOUSTON, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation BB #:105962, the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today that...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Private equity group acquires packaging firm StePac

TEFEN, Israel, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh produce packaging specialists StePac L.A., Ltd. BB #:169414 has been acquired by...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Wholesale supplier Laurel Grocery secures financing

NEW YORK, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — CIT Group Inc. today announced that CIT Northbridge Credit, as advised by CIT...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Report predicts massive growth for controlled environment agriculture

CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A new report launched by S2G Ventures reveals how innovation in the field of...

4 years ago 7 minute read

Potential new talent needs a produce industry 101

The fresh produce industry offers a lot of what young talent is looking for, but awareness of the depth of...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Leafy green traceability pilots show value of sharing information

WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 3, 2020) – A group of six industry organizations today released a report outlining four months of...

4 years ago 7 minute read

C-Stores: The pandemic push

Brian Numainville, principal at Lake Success, NY-based Retail Feedback Group, a consultancy that designs feedback systems for retailers, says there’s...

4 years ago 3 minute read

What to expect in the banana market in 2021

An analysis of the banana market in 2020 show several volume spikes in the spring as retail adjusted to changing...

4 years ago 3 minute read

H-E-B names new regional vice president for Central Texas

PRESS RELEASE: (Austin, TX) – H-E-B is proud to announce Cathy Harm as regional vice president in Central Texas. She leads...

4 years ago 3 minute read

HMC Farms first to add SmartWash Solutions to fruit processing

SALINAS, CA — HMC Farms, BB #:129161 a leading grower, processor and shipper of great tasting fresh fruit, including ready-to-serve...

4 years ago 2 minute read

CMI Orchards projects organic apple and pear growth in 2021

Wenatchee, WA, December 2, 2020 – Over the past decade, CMI Orchards BB #:134183 has continued to invest significantly in...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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