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Finding a fungus that’s right for you
I’m a Scorpio, so I guess it’s trumpet mushrooms for me. The Mushroom Council BB #:161860 has come up with...
U.S.-China trade deal delivers some produce wins
The United States and China signed a trade agreement today that should improve access for U.S. fruit and vegetable exporters....
Senate easily passes USMCA
The United States Senate passed the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement today by a vote of 89-10. The free trade agreement...
The story of the mother of the navel orange
Every navel orange eaten, shipped, or sold owes its origin to two trees planted in Riverside, CA in 1873. The...
2020 Insights: Private Equity
Private equity interests in the fresh produce industry are just beginning. “There have been many mergers and acquisitions in the...
Giant to invest $114 million on remodels, concept expansions
PRESS RELEASE: Zaandam, the Netherlands – Friday, January 10, 2020 –GIANT Food Stores BB #:103652 plans to invest $114 million over...
Predictions for the year to come
As we begin 2020, I’ll share my thoughts on what to expect this year. I do not claim to be...
Vertical farm Plenty expands to Bay Area Whole Foods, Safeway locations
PRESS RELEASE: SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 9, 2020 — Plenty, the flavor-first vertical farming company with a mission to...
Now THAT’s a citrus promotion
I generally try to avoid being a keyboard warrior and getting into arguments on social media…except when it comes to...
The inside story of the sachet that doubles produce life
A few days ago, I visited an incubator. Not for baby chicks. For technology. It is a building on the...
H-E-B tops 2020 dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today released the third annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a...
The value of your Blue Book rating
Building a Blue Book rating is important. It takes approximately nine months for both a historical and predictive rating to...
ESPN’s 3-hour Idaho Potato commercial
The potato’s connection to the football game wasn’t subtle, and that was the plan. The Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, played...
The Cabo Diablo hot pepper challenge
The boys are all about watching YouTubers do crazy, but wholesome, things. My 11-year-old’s favorite right now is a guy...
USMCA timeline speeds up in Senate
UPDATED The Senate could pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement as soon as this week. Trump Administration trade advisor Peter Navarro said...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – Jan. 3, 2020
Greg and Pamela are back after the Christmas break talking consumer reaction to Cosmic Crisp apples, Pamela’s list of lists...
The verdict: Cosmic Crisp vs. Honeycrisp
A few days ago, I wrote about my initial impressions of the newfangled Cosmic Crisp apple (extremely good but not...
Starr Ranch moves organic product from plastic to cardboard
WENATCHEE, WA (Jan. 3, 2020) – Starr Ranch Growers BB #:113637 is extending its sustainability program with new packaging for...
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