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Ocean Spray Cranberries adds holiday sparkle from Oppy
PRESS RELEASE: Few items in the produce department say “here come the holidays” like Ocean Spray® fresh cranberries. The festive...
Groceryshop 2019 – Evolution of the Last Mile: Thoughts on Ecommerce
LAS VEGAS—What’s the future of ecommerce as it relates to supermarkets? There was ample discussion on the topic on Day...
Safety Pros and Cons of autonomous trucks
While many can see driverless trucks improving safety on the roads, they can also see plenty of obstacles—including the possibility...
Branch celebrates sustainability efforts
PRESS RELEASE: South Bay, Fla. – Sept. 16, 2019 – Branch: A Family of Farms BB #:111560 continues to prove...
California Table Grape Commission hires marketing director of category management
PRESS RELEASE: Fresno, CA – David Dudley is the new marketing director of category management for the California Table Grape...
IMG Citrus invests $1.5 million in packinghouse line
PRESS RELEASE: VERO BEACH, FL, September 16, 2019 – IMG Citrus BB #:141178, a family-owned, vertically-integrated citrus grower, packer,...
Target execs discuss correcting grocery missteps at Groceryshop
LAS VEGAS—Target’s fun and creativity got lost in transactions when it came to grocery, but now executives say they’re correcting...
C&S Wholesale Grocers partners with Produce for Kids
PRESS RELEASE: Keene, N.H. — C&S Wholesale Grocers BB #:137315 is providing shoppers at its retail partners — ShurSave Markets and ShurSave...
Seven standouts at SEPC’s Southern Innovations
NASHVILLE, TN—I see a lot of trade shows in this business, so I like to think it takes a lot...
USApple’s Bair urges USMCA passage
PRESS RELEASE: Washington, D.C. (Sept. 13, 2019)—USApple BB #:145473 President & CEO Jim Bair spoke at a press conference in...
On the Road: Kroger, Nashville
NASHVILLE—It might surprise you— considering they’re one of the most prolific retailers in the U.S.—but I don’t get around to...
Autonomous trucks offer improved productivity
Autonomous trucking offers opportunities for trucks to be more productive, which is especially compelling in the perishables industry with tight...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: September 13, 2019
Pamela has been store checking like a boss this week, and that’s given her some perspective on what changes Walmart...
Walmart concerned about tomato inspections in suspension agreement
Before the comment period ended Sept. 9, the U.S.’s largest retailer told the Department of Commerce in a letter that...
Brexit could lead to produce shortages in Britain
Reassuring news for the British public about a no-deal Brexit: they’re not likely to run out of toilet paper. But...
Vanguard International launches new campaign
PRESS RELEASE ISSAQUAH, WA – September 10, 2019 – The Vanguard International Group BB #:300298 launches two refreshed marketing campaigns...
Prepare for a new definition of driving
Michael Miqueli, owner and president of North Bergen, NJ-based San Antonio Broker Services, Inc. BB #:197829 said the role of...
SEPC’s Southern Innovations kicks off in Nashville
The third annual Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 fall conference starts today with its focus on organic and foodservice trends...