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FDA investigating outbreak of E. coli likely linked to romaine lettuce
FDA RECALL — The FDA, along with CDC, state and local agencies, is investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli...
Terminal market prices reflect blueberry seasonality
Terminal market blueberry prices in the U.S. market climb in October and November and fall in June and July. Fluctuations...
Boston markets offerings from A to Z
Both of Boston’s terminal markets continue to boast a robust roster of offerings and don’t consider themselves arch rivals. Their...
Catching up with Rainier Fruit’s Pears for Pairs
AUSTIN, TX—Rainier Fruit Co. visited my area in mid-November raising awareness for its Pears for Pairs program and reinforcing its...
PACA protection with ‘a wink and a nod’
A final note on Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (the PACA) payment terms: industry veterans will no doubt remember being in...
Lidl US acquires Best Market grocery stores
Company Press Release – Lidl US and Best Market announced an agreement in which Lidl will acquire 27 Best Market...
Tops Markets successfully completes financial restructuring
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE – Tops Markets, LLC, announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from chapter 11....
Blueberries heavily influenced by supply and demand
Blueberries are very sensitive to supply variations. The lowest prices occur in June and July. In June, California, Georgia, North...
To Boston- By Land or Sea
Two markets supply a thriving fresh produce industry by land and sea, even as the disruptions common to today’s perishables...
How to cook pumpkins
Pumpkins are the rock stars of fall, but many consumers have no idea how to eat a fresh pumpkin. One...
Trucks represent majority of blueberry shipments
Most U.S. domestic blueberry supply is shipped weekly through California, Oregon, and Washington. The first part of the high season...
The Pictsweet Company issues recall
FDA Recall – Firm Press Release – The Pictsweet Company has recalled 1,872 cases of Pictsweet Farms 8-ounce Steam’ables Asparagus...
Walmart U.S. reports third quarter results
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE–Walmart U.S. Q3 comp sales(1) grew 3.4% and Walmart U.S. eCommerce sales grew 43%, Q3 GAAP EPS of...
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage announces 2018 fourth quarter results
FINANCIAL RELEASE — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30,...
Blueberry seasonality overview
In the United States, the high season for blueberries (highbush or conventional) is from May to July. Production starts in...
How to maintain PACA rights
Kroger’s announcement this summer of extended payment terms that would have made the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (the PACA) trust...
Expect monthlong avocado shortage after Mexican grower strike
Don’t expect the avocado market to return to normal for another month, as Mexican avocado growers have just begun harvesting...
USDA cites Frutera Del Litoral USA LLC in Florida for PACA violations
USDA/AMS Press Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Frutera Del Litoral USA LLC, operating out of Miami,...
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