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Sprouts Farmers Market recalls frozen cut leaf spinach and frozen organic cut leaf spinach 16oz. packages
Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563 of Phoenix, AZ is recalling Frozen Cut Leaf Spinach conventional and organic 16oz bags, manufactured...
SweeTango apple cooperative names executive director
PRESS RELEASE Next Big Thing Growers’ Cooperative announces Jennifer Parkhill to lead the organization as Executive Director effective June 2019....
Private label makes branding tougher
CHICAGO – Produce companies already know how difficult and expensive it can be to create and maintain a consumer brand....
Engage, or be doomed to repeat the cycle of outbreaks
AUSTIN, TX—The Center for Produce Safety’s 10th Annual Research Symposium kicked off with a record attendance on June 18, but a...
Chicago Fresh Forum
With new greenhouses in the area, is there more demand? Brian Holzkopf, Ruby Robinson Company, Inc. BB #:102013 It really...
Winco Foods, LLC. recalls frozen red raspberries because of possible health risk
WinCo Foods, LLC. Of Boise, ID is recalling Frozen Red Raspberries, 12 ounce bag, manufactured by Rader Farms of Bellingham,...
Frieda’s website revamp includes product locator tool
Los Alamitos, CA (June 2019) – Staying true to its mission of ‘inspiring new food experiences’ Frieda’s BB #:127169 has...
Kroger, Ocado break ground on e-commerce fulfillment center
CINCINNATI, June 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, and Ocado (LSE: OCDO), one of the...
Florida Study echoes Georgia concerns about lack of protections under USMCA
An Economic Impact Analysis from the University of Florida warns of significant losses for the Florida fresh produce industry if...
India increases apple, almond tariffs to 70%
India, the world’s No. 1 almond importer, has increased tariffs on 28 American goods, including almonds and apples, 20% to...
Stop & Shop introduces same-day online pick-up at select stores
Quincy, MA – June 6, 2019 – Stop & Shop BB #:101396 today announced that it has launched same-day online pick-up...
Can jackfruit survive without fresh-cut?
The single greatest argument for value-added, prepared produce? Jackfruit. Consumers have been wild for it for the past couple of...
IRI Consumer Connect survey finds younger millennials outspending older cohorts on food and beverage purchases
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consumer confidence has been up and down in 2019. Despite a strong start to the year, confidence dimmed at...
Chicago wholesalers overcome obstacles
Chicago produce businesses have encountered a number of tough challenges over the past year, particularly inclement weather woes and freight...
Trading Tip: Assessing Damages
Following a breach of contract the injured party is entitled to be made whole. This is the guiding principle when...
Wrongfully rejected loads
The Problem Determining whether a carrier failed to maintain transit temperatures within an acceptable range. The Key Point Blue Book’s...
Chicago’s unique retail landscape
From ongoing consolidation, store closures, and the rising popularity of online ordering, Chicago’s intensely competitive retail scene continues to undergo...
The Produce Reporter: United Fresh Recap
CHICAGO–Greg and Pamela worked the expo floor at United Fresh this week, and noticed a few trends along the way....
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