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Chile pepper acreage in steep decline
The U.S. chile industry offers a paradoxical situation: a decline in the sector that grows crops for processing, but a...
Gen Z shops online, isn’t satisfied with it
A new study from the Retail Feedback Group found 50 percent of in-store supermarket shoppers also ordered groceries online during...
Uber to acquire Postmates Inc. for $2.65 billion
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: UBER) and Postmates Inc. today announced that they have reached a definitive agreement...
Squash prices rise with light summer supply
Squash volumes typically drop in the summer as domestic producers supply the market, but this summer is seeing even lighter...
Naturipe promotes two executives
Salinas, CA – July 6, 2020 – Naturipe BB #:165382 is pleased to announce the promotion of Aribel Aguirre-Beck to...
Trading Assistance: Truck Brokers & Cargo Claims
Within North America, most fresh produce is hauled by small fleets and owner-operators that produce vendors do not know and...
Berry big business: Wish Farms
That berries are—and look likely to remain—popular is an undisputed fact. Acreage is up, better tasting varieties are available, and...
As USMCA begins, Secretary Perdue calls it a huge win for U.S. agriculture
Washington, D.C., July 1, 2020 – Today, The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters into force, replacing the decades-old NAFTA. USMCA...
USDA Announces Additional Contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program
PRESS RELEASE: July 01, 2020 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved up to $1.27 billion in extended...
LGS Specialty Sales, Ltd. provides summer citrus overview
NEW ROCHELLE, NY (June 29, 2020) – LGS Specialty Sales BB #:138665, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and...
Domestic cantaloupes going stronger after rough spring import season
July typically marks the start of Central California’s cantaloupe season, and hopes are high for a better season than spring....
Care in Crisis: New Hire Academy
In Blue Book Services “Care in Crisis” video No. 9, Jeff Lair, Blue Book’s Marketing Director, highlights the New Hire...
Ocean Mist Farms approved for Blue Zones Project worksite
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (June 30, 2020) – Ocean Mist Farms BB #:111742, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...
Texas wedding planner jilted by USDA’s food box program
As the initial contract period for the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box program drew to a close on June...
Wonderful Pistachios’ new flavors honored by health magazine
LOS ANGELES – June 30, 2020 – Wonderful Pistachios BB #:115157 No Shells is pleased to announce its new flavors,...
NGA partnership brings cleaning and safety program to retail members
Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association (NGA), BB #:163424 is partnering with ISSA, the Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association and...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 3, 2020
Pamela and Greg talk virtual trade shows, including the upcoming Fresh Summit 2020, and the latest in the USDA Farmers...
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