Oppy expands partnership with Perpetual Vegetable Co.

Seven years into their successful collaboration, Oppy BB #:116424 has extended its partnership with British Columbia-based greenhouse grower Randhawa farms,...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Performance Food Group makes business moves to address pandemic

RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Performance Food Group Company BB #:137847 today announced several new partnerships and corporate actions to strengthen its...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Retail produce surge plateaus, sales remain elevated

Produce sales rose along with consumer anxiety levels. IRI found that 58% of consumers were extremely concerned about COVID-19 the...

5 years ago 8 minute read

Hazel Technologies hires VP Sales

CHICAGO, IL (March 30, 2020) – Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported technology company delivering new packaging solutions for fresh produce...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Alarmist grocery “PSA” video full of misinformation about food and COVID-19

I first saw “the video” on Friday morning posted in a local moms’ group on Facebook. This YouTube post, “PSA Safe...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Kroger hiring surge targets foodservice, hospitality workers

PRESS RELEASE: CINCINNATI, March 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Family of Companies BB #:100073 today announced it has recently provided...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Kroger goes for none: Zero Hunger, Zero Waste

The “Live Kroger’s Purpose” part of Restock Kroger led to a number of initiatives under the company’s Zero Hunger/Zero Waste...

5 years ago 3 minute read

C&S Wholesale Grocers and Performance Food Group Company partner to feed US families

PRESS RELEASE: KEENE, N.H., March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., BB #:137315 the largest wholesale grocery supply company in...

5 years ago 3 minute read

VIDEO: PMA’s Richard Owen on the stimulus package, resources during COVID-19

Greg Johnson spoke with the Richard Owen, vice president of global trade for the Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 about...

5 years ago 2 minute read

United Fresh Extends application deadline for leadership program

PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 27, 2020) – The application period for the 26th class of the United Fresh BB #:145458 ...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – March 27, 2020

Greg and Pamela discuss the next few weeks in retail sales, and what’s in store for fresh produce, consumer myths...

5 years ago 1 minute read

A closer look at Kroger’s Ocado partnership

When it comes to its future-forward strategy, one of Cincinnati-based Kroger’s BB #:100073 highest profile alliances is with United Kingdom-based...

5 years ago 2 minute read

What’s next for grocery sales during COVID-19?

We all knew retail sales would spike with consumers stocking their “panic pantries” and “quarantine kitchens,” but how long will...

5 years ago 1 minute read

California Firm Posts Employment Bond

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 – PAB Produce Inc., operating out of Los Angeles, CA, posted a $150,000 surety bond with...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USDA Files Action Against Enson Group LLC for Alleged PACA Violations

WASHINGTON, March 26, 2020 – As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Credit perspective during the pandemic

To the produce industry: We are well aware of the stress being placed on the produce supply chain and each...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Senate relief bill has help for ag companies

The United States Senate passed a $2 trillion emergency bill the night of March 25, and the House of Representatives...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Del Monte promises normal supplies during pandemic

Coral Gables, FL (March. 24, 2020) – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187 announced today that during the COVID-19...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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