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