Assessing lessons learned during COVID

The COVID-19 pandemic is causing lost business and increasing costs for fresh produce growers. Robert Verloop, COO/General Manager for Coastline...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Expanding SNAP online a top priority for independent grocers

Arlington, VA –  The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, is working with legislators...

5 years ago 6 minute read

GrubMarket acquires Fresh Tex Produce

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2020 — GrubMarket today announced it has completed the acquisition of Fresh Tex Produce BB #:163488, a highly-reputable...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Bad weather, not fire, plaguing Salinas crops

Fire provides the drama, but the erratic weather the past month in the Salinas, CA, region takes the blame for...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Big Y announces new Fresh & Local distribution center

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: In 1936, Paul and Gerry D’Amour were passionate about providing fresh local food to their customers at the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Trading Assistance: An employee’s apparent authority

An employee’s actions within the scope of employment are binding under the concept of apparent authority. Here’s what that looks...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Fivestar launches Simply Fresh2GO, ready-to-eat meals

(Ontario, California) – With working and learning from home a new reality for many consumers across the nation, now more...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Crunch Pak’s new Lunch Kitz feature Toy Story’s Woody

CASHMERE, Wash. — Crunch Pak, BB #:171819 the sliced apples specialist, is entering the meal replacement category with new Lunch...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Bridges Produce’s Mexican season starts strong

Bridges Produce’s, BB #:168499 Fall 2020 Mexican season has begun with new crop organic items shipping out of Nogales, AZ....

5 years ago 5 minute read

Starr Ranch Growers create fall sweepstakes for back to school fun

Wenatchee, WASH – Starr Ranch Growers, BB #:281685 created a back to school sweepstakes to help make the transition back...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Demystifying Goodwill: Ascertaining Worth

How much is goodwill worth? Similarly, McDonald’s and See’s Candies are part of fond childhood memories for countless adults and...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Lettuce market keeps rising above the challenges

If life were simply a video game, I think we might be able to come to a consensus to hit...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FDA issues injunction to stop sprout grower under Produce Safety Rule

For Immediate Release: September 15, 2020 — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that Fortune Food Product, Inc.,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Retail produce sales close out summer on high note

Labor Day boosted virtually all departments back into double-digit gains over year ago, particularly with the holiday weekend falling a...

5 years ago 9 minute read

Church Brothers introduces Ready Sides

SALINAS, Calif. – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 is launching three-minute microwavable Ready Sides – adding to its existing line...

5 years ago 2 minute read

SweeTango Apples “vintage crop” driving up sales

Swedesboro, N.J. – Just three weeks into the 2020 SweeTango apple season, the brand’s marketing and sales desks report that...

5 years ago 6 minute read

Demystifying Goodwill: Goodwill vs. Intangible Assets

Many tort claims involve goodwill: the plaintiff claims that the defendant’s actions have injured the company’s goodwill. The terms goodwill...

5 years ago 2 minute read

California Avocado Commission opens avocado merchandise shop

IRVINE, CA – The California Avocado Commission (CAC) BB #:145028 announced that it has launched a California avocado merchandise shop...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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