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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...
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...
Raspberry prices rising again
Berries have seen great consumer demand this summer, and raspberries are no exception. Volumes have been up over previous years,...
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...
Mastronardi completes 5th EFI certification
WASHINGTON – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 (sold under the SUNSET brand) has certified its fifth operation through Equitable Food Initiative....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Litehouse acquires Veggiecraft Farms
SANDPOINT, ID, September 11, 2020 – Litehouse, Inc., BB #:171389 a 100% employee-owned company and the No. 1 Refrigerated Salad...
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...
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...
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...