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Foodservice: Responding to a changing world
Produce distributors and others in the supply chain had to quickly pivot to make up for the loss of traditional...
Light supplies lead to potato market strength
Potato prices are on the rise as the 2019-20 season runs out. The new crop will become available throughout August...
Thomson International recalls onions in Salmonella outbreak
From the Food and Drug Administration August 1, 2020: Thomson International Inc. BB #:117198 of Bakersfield, California is recalling Red,...
Mystery seeds baffle nation
What could be wrong with getting free seeds in the mail? Many people have been asking that question this week...
Stemilt begins harvest of Rave variety apples
It’s official! Stemilt’s BB #:113654 newest apple, Rave, is back in season and heading to grocery stores nationwide. This Honeycrisp...
DiMare Fresh plans round three food box bid
With the news that the next round of USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box program will be more complicated, one...
Logistics company mourns founder John J. Jerue
Lakeland, FL July 31, 2020 – John J. Jerue, founder of the leading logistics company bearing his name, passed away...
CFIA updates onion recall warning
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the following statement August 2, 2020 The food recall warning issued on July 30,...
Smartwash Solutions announces enhancements to Process Pro Data Live
SALINAS, CA (August 3, 2020) — SmartWash Solutions today announced the release of PPDL 2020, providing significant enhancements to Process...
Tanimura & Antle HarvestSelect produce box advances
SALINAS, CA – August 1st – Tanimura & Antle, BB #:115075 announced the addition of fruit and root vegetables to...
Onion outbreak update: FDA working with CFIA
From the Food and Drug Administration August 3, 2020: The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is...
Foodservice: New models for restaurants
For restaurants to stay open during the pandemic, they had to rely on delivery and takeout, with contactless curbside pickup...
Retail salad bars may never look the same
Salad bars won’t return to retail operations any time soon, and when and if they do, they won’t look like...
FDA Announces New Protocol for the Development and Registration of Treatments for Preharvest Agricultural Water
For Immediate Release: July 30, 2020 Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a new protocol for the development...
Blackberry prices on the rise
Blackberry prices are rising as the Mexican season gives way to U.S. domestic supplies. Mexico volume compared vs USA...
USApple announces staff promotions
Falls Church, Va. (July 23, 2020)—The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 today announced the promotions of Jessa Allen to Vice...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 31, 2020
Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider and Director of Media Development Greg Johnson discuss the latest changes to USDA’s food box program,...
USDA restricts three PACA Violators in Texas
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...
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