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The importance of reporting fraud
There’s no getting around it: being swindled is humiliating. But don’t let the humiliation stop you from reporting fraud. “I’ve...
Guatemalan imports to U.S. are up
PRESS RELEASE: July 21, 2020 – Guatemala Produce Trade Association reports that January – May 2020 imports have experienced increases...
Exploring the volume/price gap in fresh produce amid COVID-19
Pamela and Anne-Marie drill down the numbers in the most recent IRI scan data, and explore the surprisingly long list...
Florida Firm Posts $100,000 Surety Bond to Obtain PACA License
PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, July 22, 2020 – Acosta Inc., with headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla., has posted a $100,000 surety bond...
Sobeys expands Ocado-powered Voilà delivery to Toronto
PRESS RELEASE: STELLARTON, NS, June 22, 2020 /CNW/ – Today, Empire Company Limited BB #:116615 introduces the future of online grocery home delivery...
Plums peak with higher volumes, steady prices
As the domestic plum season hits its peak in mid-July, retail volume is up with dollars flat. The latest retail...
United Fresh Promotes McEntire to Senior Vice President Food Safety & Technology
PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 23, 2020) – United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 today announced the promotion of Dr....
Revol Greens Releases Three New Products
July 22, 2020 – Owatonna, Minn. – Revol Greens, the largest U.S. greenhouse lettuce farm, announced today the launch of...
Field Fresh Foods announces processing expansion
PRESS RELEASE: GARDENA, CA. – Field Fresh Foods, Inc., BB #:153087 a leader in fresh-cut produce in the western United States,...
Hazel Tech announces partnership with Farmlands Co-operative in New Zealand
PRESS RELEASE: CHICAGO, IL (July 22, 2020) – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595, a developer of new technologies to protect...
Natural Delights annouces new Regional Sales Manager, Julie Lutz-Lenosky
PRESS RELEASE: YUMA, AZ. – Julie Lutz-Lenosky entered the role of Regional Sales Manager, Southeast United States for Bard Valley...
Defending yourself against fraud
What’s the best way to protect a business from fraud? George Agorastos, sales manager for Arizona Sky Produce, Inc. BB...
Pandemic consumers put restaurant cleanliness ahead of taste, operators look for convenience, versatility
Is your restaurant clean? Like, really clean? Consumers put “clean and sanitary” as their top consideration in choosing a restaurant...
Mangos move up on rankings at retail
Orlando, Fla (July 21, 2020) – The National Mango Board BB #:189894 is proud to announce excellent results at retail...
Steep drop in price as cauliflower demand slows
Retail cauliflower sales have slowed compared to early in the pandemic, though sales continue to post double-digit year-over-year growth. In...
See Lowes Foods’ lighthearted take on a fresh-cut promotion
Lowes Foods BB #:159251 is promoting its Pick & Prep value-added fresh produce with a lighthearted spoof on personal injury...
Fraud: Spotting the impostors
How do you spot a fraudulent business? Rick Fryman, president and COO of TC Marketing, Inc. BB #:126889 in Napoleon,...
Produce demand surges in first of eight non-holiday weeks
Grocery sales have trended above 2019 levels since the second week of March. Gains during non-holiday weeks had been experiencing...