Inside Fresco y Más

Founded in 2016, this recent entrant to the supermarket battles Fresco y Mas is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers. Although...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Brooks Tropicals announces personnel changes to Finance Department

Brooks Tropicals Announces the Retirement of Janice Kolar, Chief Financial Officer Janice started with Brooks Tropicals BB #:110555 26 years...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Top rated radio host endorses ultimate Envy apple

Los Angeles, Calif. – Iconic radio personality Ellen K, host of the top-rated KOST 103.5 morning show “The Ellen K...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Shopper Insights 2020: The why behind the buy

It’s easy to see what consumers are buying at retail, but if we’re going to understand how to grow those...

5 years ago 3 minute read

PBH’s “Have a Plant” national campaign reaches millions

The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 recently concluded its second annual National Fruits & Veggies Month (NFVM)...

5 years ago 8 minute read

Bolthouse Farms Carrot Dog: a product review

Most of the time you don’t want to know what’s in a hot dog. Just think of the classic movie...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Latino markets: A shelf or two vs. a whole store

Over the past few decades, as the Latino population has grown, so has the demand for stores that offer what...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Inside Northgate González

One of the biggest players in the Latino supermarket scene, Northgate González BB #:166959 boasts humble beginnings. In the early...

5 years ago 2 minute read

United Fresh’s Jennifer McEntire honored at Food Safety Summit

WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 20, 2020) – NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, announced United Fresh Produce Association’s...

5 years ago 5 minute read

BrightFarms secures $100 million in bid to expand to 15,000 stores by 2025

PRESS RELEASE: IRVINGTON, N.Y. (Oct. 20, 2020) – BrightFarms, a leading next-generation indoor farming company supplying U.S. grocery retailers with packaged salad...

5 years ago 5 minute read

September brought strong fresh produce and floral gains, up 11% year-over-year

The pandemic caused changes in virtually all shopping habits, from when and where people shopped to the types, amounts and...

5 years ago 9 minute read

USDA files action against NC company in $6MM PACA case

PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Imperial...

5 years ago 2 minute read

An End to Banana Nostalgia

Did bananas taste better a hundred years ago? Many people believe so. It’s widely assumed that the Gros Michel (or...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Hazel Tech announces launch in Chile, adds industry veteran

CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies Inc. BB #:302595, a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for the fresh produce industry...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Mango referendum freezes out some provisions

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that mango first handlers and importers approved continuing their federal research and...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Latino Markets: One size doesn’t fit all

While the market may be ripe, it’s easy for mainstream retailers to assume that all Latinos have the same shopping...

5 years ago 4 minute read

USDA Cites LoneStar Produce Express LLC in Texas for PACA Violations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on LoneStar Produce Express LLC (LoneStar),...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Florida group launches site to report Mexican tomato violators

PRESS RELEASE: Maitland, FL, October 19, 2020 – The Florida Tomato Exchange BB #:162441 recently launched TomatoMonitor.com, which allows individuals...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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