Organically Grown Company rolls out brand update

PORTLAND, OR – Organically Grown Company (OGC) BB #:152299, the Northwest-based organic produce wholesaler, distributor, and grower marketer, introduced a...

4 years ago 5 minute read

The data behind the orange’s amazing 2020

Oranges have seen unprecedented success with strong consumer demand at retail during the pandemic. Below are some charts and data...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Arctic Apples concludes 2020 with largest harvest to date

SUMMERLAND, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), BB #:337660 developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic apple, is pleased...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Wonderful Pistachios achieves billion dollar brand milestone

LOS ANGELES – Wonderful Pistachios BB #:355607 announced today its annual North America retail sales have surpassed the $1 billion...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Canadians distrust Salinas lettuce

Canada is not in a trusting mood these days. Not, at any rate, when it comes to romaine lettuce. Earlier...

5 years ago 4 minute read

USDA cites Illinois company for PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on National Produce Sales Inc. (NPS),...

5 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Industry prices falling for Halloween

Prices have descended as production transitions South. Markets are expected to fall further the week before Halloween as new areas...

5 years ago 3 minute read

University of Florida awarded $4.5MM to fight citrus greening

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — University of Florida researchers hope to discover new methods to help citrus growers fight the deadly...

5 years ago 7 minute read

PMA’s food safety VP to step back from full-time duties

Newark, DE – Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 has announced Dr. Trevor Suslow will step-down his full-time duties at the...

5 years ago 4 minute read

United Fresh launches new program to kick off 2021

WASHINGTON, D.C. – United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 is launching the United re-Fresh Experience, a monthly series of events...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Inside regional Latino supermarkets

In addition to the top three—Northgate González, El Rancho Supermercado, and Fresco y Más, here are some other Latino retailers...

5 years ago 5 minute read

GrubMarket acquires Best Fresh Produce, its fifth acquisition in Los Angeles

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 22, 2020 — GrubMarket announced it has completed the acquisition of Best Fresh Produce, Inc. BB #:207043, a highly regarded and...

5 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 23, 2020

Greg’s on vacation but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a few minutes to call in from the golf course...

5 years ago 1 minute read

PMA welcomes six industry leaders to Board of Directors

Newark, De – Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 will welcome 6 new industry leaders to the PMA Board of...

5 years ago 8 minute read

CSR Today: The New Consumer Expects Mission-Driven Companies to Take A Stance

While 2020 has been a year of a pandemic, loss and frustration, it has also been an important year for...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Argentina’s blueberry season faces challenges due to COVID-19

The blueberry harvest has begun in Argentina, conditioned by the particularities generated by COVD-19 at the international level. In the...

5 years ago 4 minute read

USDA authorizes $500MM for round 4 food boxes starting Nov. 1

PRESS RELEASE: (Washington, D.C., Oct. 23, 2020) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it has authorized $500 million...

5 years ago 5 minute read

The strong future of Latino supermarkets

There’s little doubt that Latino supermarket retailers are ahead of the larger traditional players in winning hearts and minds. As...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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