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