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Chile reaches historical cherry export record
Through the setbacks brought on by the pandemic, Chilean cherries reached historical levels during the 2019-2020 campaign, with China being...
Summer fruit needs a boost
As we’re anticipating the latest sales numbers from PMA’s Produce Marketing Watch Weekly report by Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics,...
Pandemic accelerates digital transformation in retail, says GlobalData
As the entire world is scrambling to come back to normalcy under the COVID-19 pandemic-induced social distancing guidelines, brick-and-mortar retailers...
Oppy begins Oceanside Pole tomato summer harvest
Oppy BB #:116424 is ushering in the summer season with highly-anticipated Oceanside Pole label roma and round tomatoes, with harvest...
Stemilt Hill cherry harvest starts
Stemilt’s BB #:113654 cherry harvest is well underway at the legendary Stemilt Hill site near Wenatchee, WA. Here, World Famous...
USApple hires director of industry analytics
Falls Church, Va. (July 13, 2020)—The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 today announced that Christopher Gerlach will join the organization...
Care in Crisis: Trading and Transportation Guidelines
In Blue Book Services’ “Care in Crisis” video No. 10, Marketing Director Jeff Lair and Director of Media Development Greg...
Pepper demand remains elevated
Bell pepper prices are significantly higher than last year as the crop transitions from Mexico and desert areas to Central...
California scientists find successful HLB citrus treatment
Scientists at the University of California-Riverside believe they are the first to find a successful treatment of the devastating citrus...
An investment in online retailing can be small, but the payoff is immediate
Most retailers have seen the power of online sales during the pandemic, but for those still new or uncomfortable with...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 10, 2020
Pamela and Greg discuss fresh produce sales trends, and how fruit (except citrus) has been challenged by the lack of...
Albertsons chief: Organic is “screaming” hot right now, no signs of slowing
While the 2020 Organic Produce Summit BB #:338018 may have been cancelled, the keynote address went on. Albertsons BB #:193326...
Volume, prices both up for carrots
The national carrot market shows higher volume and pricing than the previous two years. While those two things don’t usually...
Lidl’s Long Island debut affected prices more than Walmart
CHAPEL HILL, N.C., July 8, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Lidl’s recent entry into the Long Island market pressured grocery retailers to cut their prices by...
USDA reverses decision, includes apples in grower assistance program
July 9, 2020 (Falls Church, Va.)—The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 is extremely pleased with the correction issued today by...
Three sales veterans join Generation Farms
Miami, FL (July 7, 2020)—Generation Farms BB #:369223 announced the expansion of its sales team. Randy Bolhuis, Steven Johnson and...
Quarantine Kitchen doldrums are real
Remember at the beginning of stay at home orders when I said this was a fantastic time to get in...
Hazel Tech announces successful grape campaign with Campos Borquez
CHICAGO, IL (July 7, 2020) – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a developer of new USDA-funded technologies to protect quality...