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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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....

5 years ago 4 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 5 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Fraud: Spotting the impostors

How do you spot a fraudulent business? Rick Fryman, president and COO of TC Marketing, Inc. BB #:126889 in Napoleon,...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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...

5 years ago 10 minute read

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