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Del Monte brings Rubyglow pineapple to U.S.

CORAL GABLES, Fla. , May 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lovers of rare exotic fruit can soon enjoy a new, brightly-colored fresh pineapple, thanks to Fresh...

11 months ago 6 minute read

NatureSweet responds after ruling by U.S. Court of International Trade that invalidates tax on tomato imports from Mexico

SAN ANTONIO, TX, (April 30, 2024)- NatureSweet BB #:152351, the largest vertically integrated controlled environment agricultural company in North America...

11 months ago 3 minute read

Rapid grocer Getir to exit U.S., Europe, leaving FreshDirect in limbo

With international growth plans sputtering, rapid grocery delivery company Getir is exiting the U.S., United Kingdom, Germany, and The Netherlands...

11 months ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Warm weather drives down fresh produce prices as commodity supply surges

Produce markets are experiencing a shift as warmer weather brings new Western and Southeastern growing regions online. The increase in...

11 months ago 4 minute read

RaboResearch shows continued inflation concern for North American agribusiness

CHESTERFIELD, MO (April 24, 2024) – Rabobank’s RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness (F&A) team in North America announced today the publication...

11 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 26, 2024

Pamela calls in from CPMA in Vancouver, and Greg has news from the Kroger/Albertsons merger. Hear what trends are top...

11 months ago 1 minute read

GRAPHIC: Mangos by the numbers

Mango demand continue to grow in the U.S., even as the tropical fruit remain less popular than it is in...

12 months ago 1 minute read

Kroger, Albertsons update and expand divestiture plan with C&S Wholesale Grocers

CINCINNATI, April 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 and Albertsons Companies Inc. BB #:193326 announced today that...

12 months ago 9 minute read

ProduceIQ: Produce markets prepare for Cinco de Mayo

Overall produce prices stick to the status quo. Prices are down -2 percent over the previous week, which aligns with...

12 months ago 4 minute read

IFIC research reveals what’s keeping consumers from eating fruits and vegetables

Washington, DC, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As Earth Day approaches, consumers are thinking about what’s healthy for both...

12 months ago 5 minute read

Five standouts from the Viva Fresh Expo

HOUSTON — It was an absolutely packed trade show floor at the Viva Fresh Expo on April 13. Organizers counted...

12 months ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Wind challenges golfers and growers alike

It was a blustery weekend for the players at The Masters in Augusta, GA, and fresh produce growers across the...

12 months ago 4 minute read

Week in Review April 12, 2024

VIVA Fresh week is here, and Pamela says it will likely be its biggest ever. One hot topic will be...

12 months ago 1 minute read

March 2024 U.S. eGrocery sales flat versus year ago

Barrington, Ill. – April 10, 2024 – The overall U.S. online grocery market ended March with total monthly sales of...

12 months ago 8 minute read

ProduceIQ: Eclipsing expectations with Week 14 highlights

It might just be the ample amount of time I spent listening to fire and brimstone Southern Baptist preachers, but...

12 months ago 4 minute read

99 Cents Only Stores to wind-down business operations

CITY OF COMMERCE, Calif., April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 99 Cents Only Stores LLC BB #:189237 today announced plans to...

1 year ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 5, 2024

Greg and Pamela show off some new Aldi swag to talk about how Aldi and Lidl are succeeding with food...

1 year ago 1 minute read

Inside Aldi, Lidl’s growth during food inflation

This is from the Placer.ai blog by Bracha Arnold posted on April 2, 2024 (republished with permission from Placer.ai): One...

1 year ago 5 minute read

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