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Are you a growth or value CEO?
If you are familiar with stock-picking, you know there are two predominant theories of investing—growth and value. Growth is about...
Marketing can distinguish potatoes and onions
Potatoes and onions may be classics, but their appeal is universal. Consumers of all ages are rediscovering the full-flavored, healthful...
Produce goes back to bulk in retail plastic-reduction efforts
A United Kingdom-based retailer is testing a plastic-free produce department at one of its stores, along with measures across the...
Meal kit delivery Sun Basket launches 5-minute salads
PRESS RELEASE — Sun Basket, a leading healthy meal delivery service, today announced their latest innovation: Organic 5-minute salads. The easy-to-assemble salads,...
Texas A&M researcher receives honor
Press Release – Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of the Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center at Texas A&M University in College Station,...
Latin America’s Produce Exports in Numbers
No one can dispute Mexico’s pivotal role in the North American produce scene, but in recent years countries across Central...
The Year Ahead: Shifting retail landscape
In the retail grocery world, change it seems, is the only constant. “Consumer purchasing is really changing,” says Don Goforth,...
Colorado recap: food safety, retail trends and data top grower concerns
GRAND JUNCTION, CO – I don’t know if you know this, but I’m big in Colorado. [iframe width=”600″ height=”400″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/rFC5zYaM3Uc”...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: January 18, 2019
Greg and Pamela discuss the most engaging topics for The Produce Reporter readers this week, including: Hy-Vee’s new Weight Watchers...
Media spreads food safety fear during government shutdown
Industry advocates are fighting back against consumer media recommendations that consumers avoid many foods during the government shutdown, including fresh...
Two reasons Honeycrisp will continue to dominate
GRAND JUNCTION, CO—Did Honeycrisp peak? I’ve asked myself this question several times over the past few years, thinking that surely...
Produce industry applauds Governor Ducey’s commitment to Arizona jobs
A strategic port infrastructure investment may yield 200 more jobs for Arizona. An Arizona state investment in a cold inspection...
Smaller Central American nations find their niche
Heavy hitters like Chile, Peru, and Guatemala may dominate the export scene, but other countries are moving ahead with the...
The Year Ahead: Demonstrations and dietitians
Even with the many venues for storytelling, in-store demonstrations are still important. The first hurdle is getting consumers to try...
Retail dietitians: It’s never been easier to eat healthier
Consumers should feel good about eating fruits and vegetables every day, not just for preventing diseases later in life. The...
Weight Watchers creates meal line for Hy-Vee stores
NEW YORK /PRNewswire/ — WW (Weight Watchers reimagined) today introduces new WW Fresh quick-prep meals, which are chef-inspired, nutritionist-approved and...
Strong retail demand bumps up onion market
Domestic onion shippers are coming off a hot couple of weeks and expect strong demand well into February. Retail and...
Pineapples dominate Costa Rican business
Costa Rica, with a population of less than 5 million, has a substantial claim to fame in the produce world:...