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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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Markon names CEO
SALINAS, Oct. 19, 2020 – Today, Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 announced Andy Hamilton will serve as the next Chief Executive...
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...
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...
USA Pears launches Instagram AR filter
PORTLAND, Ore. – October 15, 2020 – USA Pears BB #:162426 has officially launched a brand new augmented reality (AR)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...