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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...