Reports from a disapproving mom

I don’t enjoy reading Consumer Reports: it has the editorial tone of a disapproving mom. But I have subscribed to...

5 years ago 4 minute read

FMCSA extends hours of service waiver for grocery carriers, including food

ANNOUNCEMENT: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration September 11, 2020 EXTENSION OF THE MODIFIED EXPANDED EMERGENCY DECLARATION No. 2020-002 UNDER 49...

5 years ago 7 minute read

Raspberry prices rising again

Berries have seen great consumer demand this summer, and raspberries are no exception. Volumes have been up over previous years,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Trump, Biden campaigns to appeal to Washington Conference attendees

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 14, 2020) – Representatives of the Trump and Biden Presidential Campaigns will tangle live at the United...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Mastronardi completes 5th EFI certification

WASHINGTON – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 (sold under the SUNSET brand) has certified its fifth operation through Equitable Food Initiative....

5 years ago 4 minute read

LGS Specialty Sales launches “One Step At A Time” sweepstakes

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – LGS Specialty Sales, BB #:138665 a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, announces the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

H-E-B plans automated micro-fulfillment centers

PRESS RELEASE: MASON, Ohio, Sept. 15, 2020 — As demand for online grocery services continues to accelerate, Swisslog, leading provider of best-in-class...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA files action against California firm for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON April 29, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The paradox of transparency and private label

“Tell your story” “Be more transparent” “Build consumer trust” Storytelling, transparency and consumer trust are the marketing trifecta of the...

5 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Lettuce prices spike, but asparagus falls to 10-year low

Produce markets tend to remain in a narrow price band throughout late summer and early fall, August to October. This...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Apple sales on upswing through summer season

WENATCHEE, WA – Stemilt BB #:113654 is back with another edition of its Fast Facts: The Cast video series that...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Demystifying Goodwill: What is it?

Goodwill as a word carries many positive associations: it’s a greeting on a holiday card and a place to drop...

5 years ago 4 minute read

SpartanNash names new president and CEO

GRAND RAPIDS, MI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpartanNash Company BB #:104892 announced today that it has hired Tony B. Sarsam as President and Chief...

5 years ago 4 minute read

West Pak Avocado announces new director of logistics

Murrieta, CA – West Pak Avocado BB #:117036 is pleased to announce the addition of Ruben Barahona in the new position...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Litehouse acquires Veggiecraft Farms

SANDPOINT, ID, September 11, 2020 – Litehouse, Inc., BB #:171389 a 100% employee-owned company and the No. 1 Refrigerated Salad...

5 years ago 3 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Texas produce company

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that The Chop Shop Produce Co. LLC BB...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Stemilt welcomes new Chief Financial Officer

PRESS RELEASE: WENATCHEE, WA – Stemilt Growers LLC BB #:113654 is proud to announce Cristian Wulf as its new Chief...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Guanajuato emerging as Mexican berry power

Mexico is seeing the state of Guanajuato emerge is a bigger player with strawberries showing the evidence. Located in central...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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