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Four dead, 18 injured in Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting
UPDATED July 29, 7:23 a.m. CDT: Four people were killed, including a shooter, and at least 18 people reportedly were...
Bring out the new in foodservice
MONTEREY, CA — People go to restaurants to try something new. Exhibitors at the Produce Marketing Association’s BB #:153708 annual...
Carolina terminal and farmers markets bright outlook
The South Carolina State Farmers Market sells a full line of fresh fruit and vegetables to both wholesale and retail...
Sustainability’s spillover effect
The word “sustainability” is not new to the fresh produce industry, but recently it has taken on greater significance. Triple...
Remains of Quebec greenhouse owner found
Two weeks after failing to return from a fishing trip, search and rescue crews believe they have discovered the remains...
Outbreak investigation of Cyclospora illnesses linked to imported fresh basil
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and...
The two Carolinas learn to work together
The Carolinas make a great power couple when it comes to agriculture. Both states grow sweet potatoes, with North Carolina...
MAP: Where is Amazon Go-ing next?
Three new sites for Seattle-based Amazon’s cashier-less retail store, Amazon Go, have been announced, bringing store count up to 17...
FDA links cyclospora outbreak to Mexican basil
July 25, 2019 – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Total Quality Logistics announces major expansion in Ohio
Press Release: Cincinnati (OH) – Total Quality Logistics (TQL) BB #:203922 will construct a second building on its headquarters campus...
Global produce supply: Is there enough?
Public health experts are pushing for more fruit and vegetable consumption for the health of both human beings and the...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 26, 2019
Greg and Pamela talk foodservice, insider insights from Trader Joe’s and why the importers of Cavi brand papayas refuse to...
The Carolinas rebound from extreme weather
For the past three years and beyond, Mother Nature has meted out incessant punishment to the Carolinas, and it didn’t...
Mourning the loss of Jerry Havel
The Nogales, AZ, produce industry mourns the loss of veteran and friend Jerry Havel. Havel was with family when he...
Albertsons grew digital and eCommerce 33% in Q1
Company Release – 7/24/2019 9:00 AM ET BOISE, Idaho, July 24, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326...
Covering the heated tomato trade
The tomato suspension agreement and general subject of the dumping of Mexican tomatoes on the U.S. market gets people worked...
PMA’s Richard Owen to take on leadership role in Western U.S. and Canada; global trade policy
Newark, Del. – The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 announced today that Richard Owen will step into a new...
Labor problems don’t spare New Jersey growers
The perennial thorn of labor remains a trouble spot for those in New Jersey, as well as throughout the country....
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