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Chelan Fresh’s SugarBee apple closes in on year-round availability
Chelan, Wash. – Chelan Fresh’s SugarBee apple has hit a market sweet spot for retailers and growers alike, as the...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 12, 2020
One retailer called off the sale of a banner, and another cancelled a long-agreed-upon acquisition. Pamela says this is definitely...
Iceberg lettuce rebounds from pandemic
Stability has mostly returned to the iceberg lettuce market as the crop shifted from the desert to central California. Prices...
Celebrating California Avocado Month with award-winning chefs
IRVINE, Calif. (June 11, 2020) – Some trends never go out of style, and avocado toast is one that has...
National Grocers Association Foundation chosen as technical assistance partner for USDA Produce Incentive Grant
Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association BB #:163424 Foundation announced June 11 that it has been selected to be...
Greenhouses: Assessing the costs
Cost has always been a factor for any company looking to expand into protected growing. There’s both good and bad...
Papayas show resilience in the market
Papayas have shown resilience in the face of the pandemic and food safety problems. Aside from a small blip in...
Hazel Tech announces new mango partnership
CHICAGO, IL (June 9, 2020) – Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595, a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for fresh...
Twin River adds organic citrus to fresh lineup
Twin River BB #:327423 is excited to announce the addition of organic citrus to their already robust berry lineup, just...
Peru eyes dragon fruit as next big export item
Global demand for pitahaya, also called dragon fruit, has increased during the pandemic due to the vitamin and minerals that...
Greenhouses: Here, there, anywhere
Rooftop growing has long been popular in urban areas, as it takes advantage of unused space, open air, and sunlight,...
Stop & Shop kills acquisition agreement with King Kullen
QUINCY, Mass. and BETHPAGE, N.Y., June 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Stop & Shop BB #:101396 and King Kullen BB...
USDA proposes adding Romas to Florida tomato marketing order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is proposing changes to the handling requirements under the federal marketing order for tomatoes grown...
United Fresh Live! Preview
United Fresh LIVE! is a response to an unprecedented challenge to our industry and our world. While citizens around the...
Tomato price rise unrelated to pandemic
Tomatoes volumes are in a downward trend in June, which is causing prices to be higher than previous years for...
Care in Crisis: Blue Book Predictive Score
In Blue Book Services’ “Care in Crisis” video No.6, Marketing Director Jeff Lair describes the benefits of the Blue Book...
Braga Fresh to debut items at United Fresh Live
SOLEDAD, Calif. – June 10, 2020 – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 is introducing items at the United Fresh Live virtual...
Ten Democratic Senators question USDA Food Box program
Ten Democratic senators sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue questioning the efficiency and effectiveness of the USDA Farmers...
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