Albertsons reports 243% digital sales increase in Q2, revenue up 17% YTD

BOISE, Idaho–Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 reported results for the second quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended September 12, 2020....

5 years ago 14 minute read

Secrets to Success: Latino supermarkets

How do Latin grocers maintain such a loyal customer base and continue to attract more shoppers? Here are a few...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA Cites Benny F. Hall & Sons LLC in Virginia for PACA Violations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Benny F. Hall & Sons...

5 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Week 42 prices highest in 15 years, up 6.3% over 2019

Of the 40 commodities that comprise the ProduceIQ Index, the following have the highest weights for this week of the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA Files Action Against Florida Cool Cargo Inc. in Florida for Alleged PACA Violations

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Florida Cool Cargo...

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Albertsons pilots contactless, temperature-controlled grocery PickUp lockers

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 19, 2020 — Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 announced that it is piloting PickUp lockers in select Chicago Jewel-Osco...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Markon names CEO

SALINAS, Oct. 19, 2020 – Today, Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 announced Andy Hamilton will serve as the next Chief Executive...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Whole Foods Market Forecasts Top 10 Food Trends for 2021

AUSTIN, Texas (Oct. 19, 2020) – Today, Whole Foods Market global buyers and experts unveiled their top 10 anticipated food trends for...

5 years ago 10 minute read

PMA chairman sees healthier lifestyles, healthier world

It might be a crazy time to take the chairmanship of the Produce Marketing Association, BB #:153708 but incoming chairman...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USA Pears launches Instagram AR filter

PORTLAND, Ore. – October 15, 2020 – USA Pears BB #:162426 has officially launched a brand new augmented reality (AR)...

5 years ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 16, 2020

Pamela and Greg talk about two of the biggest innovations to come out of Virtual Fresh Summit 2020 — Del...

5 years ago 1 minute read

PMA’s Virtual Fresh Summit, by the numbers

The Produce Marketing Association wrapped up the “live” events of Virtual Fresh Summit 2020, but the digital platform will be...

5 years ago 1 minute read

California lettuce, leaf prices keep rising

Prices on many leaf and lettuce items from the Salinas, CA, area keep rising for a variety of reasons from...

5 years ago 2 minute read

FDA updates peach outbreak investigation, source not determined

The FDA, along with CDC, Canadian, state and local partners, has been investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Mexico takes larger share of U.S. bell pepper market in 2020

Despite the turbulence in the economy this year, the bell pepper continues to be a strong crop in multiple regions....

5 years ago 4 minute read

Mexican mango exports increase in 2020

Tropical fruit trade continues to grow with mangos leading the way. Data provided by the Ministry of Agriculture shows that...

5 years ago 1 minute read

PMA names inaugural retail award winners

To kick off the Global Street Fair reception at the Produce Marketing Association’s Virtual Fresh Summit on Oct. 14, four...

5 years ago 1 minute read

La Dona Fruit opens new Colombia packinghouse

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA – La Dona Fruit BB #:369950 – a leading producer and exporter of fresh golden pineapples and tropical...

5 years ago 8 minute read

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