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Peru’s mango exports show 37% growth
Peru exported a record number of mangos last season, and more of them are coming to the United States. Juan...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 1, 2020
Greg and Pamela discuss changing shopping patterns during the COVID-19 crisis, including how consumers changing the day they’re shopping affects...
United Fresh names 2020 Produce Excellence in Foodservice Award winners
WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 1, 2020) – Nine of the country’s most innovative chefs and foodservice professionals representing an array of...
Is the freezer case a threat to the fresh produce department?
Pamela talks with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics about what the latest IRI sales numbers tell us about how consumers...
Pear supplies falling fast
Late season pear volumes are dropping faster than normal, which may have helped keep prices stable during the pandemic. Volume...
PMA to deliver virtual foodservice conference
STATEMENT FROM PRODUCE MARKETING ASSOCIATION CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER LAUREN SCOTT: We have made the difficult, yet prudent decision to postpone...
USDA files PACA action against Philly wholesaler
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...
The food supply chain is not broken
“The food supply chain is breaking.” Says who? John H. Tyson, chairman of meatpacking giant Tyson Foods. It’s not an...
Prima Wawona empowers stone fruit retailers with key category data
Fresno, CA (April 29, 2020) — Prima® Wawona BB #:165373, the largest stone fruit producer in the U.S., has partnered...
Pear Bureau shares tips to maximize shelf life
PORTLAND, Ore. – April 29, 2020 – Northwest pears are still in season and available, and in response to the shifting...
USDA amends food box program request for proposal
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Marketing Service amended the Request for Proposal for the Farmers to Families Food Box...
USDA files $1MM+ PACA action against California company
WASHINGTON April 30, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...
Produce with Pamela: How to use tropical avocados
With most Americans spending more time at home, and in the kitchen, I thought it would be a great time...
Tomato prices on the rise
Tomato prices are on the rise as spring volumes are well below average. F.O.B.s from Mexico have doubled in the...
Good Foods rebrands guacamole line
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (April 30, 2020) – Good Foods, BB #:326876 a category leader of dips and good-for-you products, announces...
Giumarra grower begins using sanitation tunnels
LOS ANGELES – April 30, 2020 – The Giumarra Companies, BB #:153202 marketing partner of Sonora, Mexico-based Videxport S.A. de...
There’s no going back for online grocery
Online grocery retail had already been steadily growing, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, with people homebound, it has exploded. “Grocery...
Pandemic drops Del Monte first quarter profits
In the first quarter that ended March 27, Del Monte Fresh Produce says the COVID-19 pandemic had a noticeable impact...