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Organic produce sales rise 22% in March, 8% in Q1
Monterey, CA (April 15, 2020) — Total organic fresh produce sales were up 22 percent for the month of March,...
Brio and Bravo Italian chain owner files for Chapter 11 protection
The parent company of Brio and Bravo Italian restaurants has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Owner FoodFirst Global Restaurants...
Avocados fare better than most during pandemic
Many fruits and vegetables saw plummeting demand followed by lower volumes as most Americans sheltered-in-place, panic bought at grocery, and...
Is online grocery failing its audition?
Six weeks ago, online grocery was on an upward trajectory. I wondered if they could keep up with the explosive...
USDA lifts labeling requirements to allow re-distribution from foodservice to retail
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is committed to providing flexibilities to support the nation’s food...
California Giant welcomes new director of marketing
(Watsonville, CA – April 14, 2020) California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 welcomes Kyla Oberman as Director of Marketing. “We...
Reconsidering single-use plastic bags
For a whole summer, our car smelled of garlic. We cleaned the car out, took out all garbage, looked under...
Hours of service rule exception extended for food, essential supply carriers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hereby declares that a nationwide emergency continues to exist that warrants extension and expansion...
LGMA to host webinar for buyers
From the California Leafy Green Products Handler Marketing Agreement BB #:210653 Dear LGMA Trade Partner: Join us to learn about...
Sakata Seed America acquires Vanguard lettuce program
Salinas, Calif., April 9, 2020 – Sakata Seed America BB #:342431 has acquired Vanguard Seed, a prominent lettuce seed company...
PBH takes on consumer emotions and fear
Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 was forced to cancel its annual Consumer Connection Conference, which was scheduled for...
USDA cites Texas company for failure to provide access to records
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has suspended the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) license...
NGA expands communications staff with food media veteran
Arlington, VA – The National Grocers Association BB #:163424, the trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, today announced that...
Pacific Organic adds to sales staff
San Francisco, CA – April 9, 2020 – Welcome Delilah Romo as Pacific Organic Produce’s BB #:285823 newest Commodity Sales...
Oppy trials Hazel Technologies with grapes
The premier grower, marketer and distributor of fresh produce successfully concluded a grape quality trial with Hazel Technologies With a...
Fox Solutions partners with Intec for U.S. distribution
MCALLEN, Texas (April 13, 2020) – Fox Solutions™, a manufacturer and distributor of state-of-the-art, custom packing equipment, has announced a...
Retail fresh sales stay ahead in early April
As the COVID-19 outbreak accelerated across states during the first week of April, grocery shopping continued to be affected. Produce...
Cherry producers see a positive future
Despite trade challenges, uncooperative weather, and finding enough workers to harvest a highly perishable crop, cherry industry professionals are secure...