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Publix kicks off Produce for Kids campaign to support Feeding America
PRESS RELEASE: LAKELAND, FL – July 20, 2020 – The annual Publix BB #:110909 Produce for Kids® campaign kicked off on...
Big Lots names Walmart grocery vet to EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today announced that Jack Pestello has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising...
Mission, Hazel Technologies partner to launch AvoLast shelf life extension
OXNARD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mission Produce Inc. BB #:118126, the world’s most advanced avocado network, today in partnership with Hazel Technologies Inc.,...
‘Business will never be the same, and that’s OK,’ and other wisdom from foodservice executives
A panel of foodservice executives kicked off the Produce Marketing Association’s BB #:153748 Foodservice Delivered conference with a view from...
Colombia keeps up banana output despite COVID-19, Panama disease
As the world’s fourth largest banana exporter, Colombia has maintained production despite threats from the coronavirus and Panama disease (R4T),...
Steady onion market welcomes new crop
Onions continue to prove resilient as buyers start to see more volume from the 2020-21 season. Fresh crop supplies are...
Loss of events is a double hurt
Events are such a vital part of the produce industry. Not only is it important to see the products and...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 17, 2020
Pamela and Greg discuss the reasons behind the red hot citrus market. Pamela thinks other fresh produce items need a...
How to spot a fraudulent business
Fraud is alive and well in the world of commerce, and in the fresh produce industry. But is it rising...
USDA cites Arizona company for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2020 – As a part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and...
Citrus exporters find hot U.S. market
Citrus exporters to the U.S. are finding a hot market this summer as retail demand has been explosive during the...
Produce companies should look at their diversity and inclusion, panel says
Before your company can improve its diversity and inclusion, it has to be honest about what it is now. “Don’t...
PTI encourages more retail participation
Just a few weeks after releasing its improved traceability guidance, the Produce Traceability Initiative is encouraging buying groups to join...
PMA provides guidance on the Scientific Report release by the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Newark, Del. -On July 15, U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services released the Scientific Report of the...
Sneak peek: PMA Foodservice Delivered virtual platform
This year was going to be my first time going to PMA Foodservice. I know, sounds weird, right? I’ve been...
Who buys watercress on a whim, and more COVID-19 consumer trends
Anne-Marie Roerink and I are back to talk about consumer trends amid the COVID-19 crisis. This week we have the...
Duda Fresh Farms launches its 18th consecutive import citrus program
OVIEDO, Fla. (July 15, 2020) – Just in time for the summer season, Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666 launches...
Homegrown Organic Farms now offers jumbo kiwifruit variety
Porterville, CA, (July 15, 2020) —Homegrown Organic Farms BB #:161459 is excited to announce the addition of Organic Kiwis to...
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