Surprise Visits: Yes or No?

Surprising customers with an office visit is not recommended—unless there’s a legitimate reason to do so like unreturned phone calls...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Can you win with gig workers picking produce?

It seems like the race to implement a quick and easy strategy for e-commerce has slowed down. Most retailers I...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Rainier Fruit promotes two to bigger sales roles

PRESS RELEASE Selah, WA; May 22, 2019: Rainier Fruit BB #:113453 is proud to be a company that recognizes talent...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Infantis linked to Del Monte vegetable trays, spring 2019

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inspecting the Del Monte BB #:111187 facility that produced vegetable trays that the Wisconsin...

6 years ago 3 minute read

First-ever U.S. marketing campaign for Chilean kiwifruit

PRESS RELEASE May 22, 2019. Chilean Kiwifruit season has arrived, with nearly 11,000 tons of kiwifruit shipped to North America...

6 years ago 3 minute read

PBH issues 2018 annual report signaling strong finish to transformational year

PRESS RELEASE May 22, 2019 – Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 issued its 2018 Annual Report this...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Dallas moves past the loss of its terminal market and gains ground

As the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area goes from strength to strength in terms of population and business growth, the city’s...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Cherries: The quintessential seasonal fruit

To many consumers, cherry season equates to summer. No fruit or vegetable has as much success as a seasonal item...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Increase customer engagement through on-site visits

Customer visits can serve multiple functions—think of it as the original version of “face time”—without the electronic component. Making the...

6 years ago 2 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in Florida, Georgia, New York and Texas

As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...

6 years ago 4 minute read

AppHarvest, Mastronardi plan Kentucky greenhouse

MAY 21, 2019 – MOREHEAD, KENTUCKY – AppHarvest announced today it has closed an $82 million deal with Equilibrium Capital...

6 years ago 6 minute read

Crunch Pak first to market value-added pears

PRESS RELEASE CASHMERE, Wash. (May 21, 2019) — Crunch Pak, BB #:171819 the sliced apples specialist, is extending its expertise...

6 years ago 2 minute read

California Pizza Kitchen goes fresh with summer promotions

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–California Pizza Kitchen (CPK) celebrates the fresh flavors of summer with a new selection of artfully crafted, seasonal dishes...

6 years ago 5 minute read

The Coastal Companies Welcomes Hearn Kirkwood into its Portfolio

LAUREL, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Coastal Companies, the Mid-Atlantic’s leading regional produce distributor and processor of fresh fruits and vegetables, announces today...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Austin, TX, transforms to natural foods hub

The presence of the Whole Foods headquarters has helped shape the grocery landscape in Austin, said Dan Gillotte, chief executive...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Foodservice menu trends move faster than ever

If it seems like restaurant trends are moving faster, you’re right. The typical cycle of a menu trend from inceptions...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy’s Doug Grant on creating food safety culture

For his latest column on behalf of the Center for Produce Safety, Doug Grant, executive vice president and chief operating...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Whole Foods reduces plastic with smaller produce bags, straw removal

AUSTIN, Texas (May 20, 2019) – Whole Foods Market BB #:147784 today announced that it will eliminate plastic straws from...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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