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USDA to raise inspection fees this fall
USDA’s Specialty Crop Program inspections will rise Oct. 1, as it modernizes into a more data-driven, customer-focused organization. The amount...
Truck brokers and salvage returns
Produce truck brokers have a challenging job. Not only must they act as intermediary between truck drivers and produce vendors,...
Walmart drops the ball with Savings Catcher cancellation
Users are livid that Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. is cancelling its Savings Catcher program, which allows shoppers to scan their...
Montreal hits the roof for veggies
Lufa Farms, a rooftop hydroponic farming venture launched in Montreal in 2011, has been finding success with the urban greenhouse...
Top 10 Blunders #1 – Operating in Silos
Far too many organizations operate on a functional basis. Transportation, inventory management, and order fulfillment activities are housed in different...
Grow. Don’t take the status quo
There is no status quo associated with this dynamic industry. It is constantly changing. Whether it has to do with...
Industry seeks changes to Hours of Service, Electronic Logging Device rules
PRESS RELEASE A petition for rulemaking was filed March 15 by United Fresh and other agricultural associations to receive modification...
United Fresh releases 25 Retail Produce Manager Award Honorees
PRESS RELEASE Marking 15 years of recognizing exceptional retail produce managers, on March 18 United Fresh Produce Association announced the...
SXSW: The future of eating isn’t what you think
AUSTIN, TX—With conference topics like dystopian future bug diets, customized nutrition and electronic baristas, a panel put together to discuss...
Expect higher prices for a smaller Vidalia onion crop
Buyers should see a smaller crop of Vidalia onions this season, as the official first pack date has been set,...
Quebec: Greenhouse growers change seasonal dynamic
Seasonality—for both conventionally grown and organic fruits and vegetables—is always an issue for suppliers in Canada. The warmth of spring...
Top 10 Supply Chain Blunders
Conceptually, supply chain management is as logical and straightforward as any other business process. As many supply chain strategy articles...
Cheeselandia at SXSW…what fresh produce marketers can learn from 150 samples of cheese
AUSTIN, TX — The annual South by Southwest conference is well known for over-the-top promotions designed to generate buzz among...
Dollar General paving way for fresh produce self-distribution
Goodlettsville, TN-based Dollar General’s expansion into fresh food is prompting the company to accelerate its self-distribution with a new DG...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: March 15, 2019
Greg and Pamela talk about what the fresh produce industry can take away from visits to Southern Exposure and South...
Weis Markets reports results for 2018 and fourth quarter
Weis Markets, Inc., has reported record total sales of over $3.5 billion for the 52-week period ended December 29, 2018, up...
Plenty of California navels at midseason
California citrus growers are about halfway through harvesting a large crop with a wide size range. That should allow retailers...
Produce for Better Health Foundation releases line-up for Consumer Connection conference
PRESS RELEASE March 15, 2019 – Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH), a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve...
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