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Curation Foods launches full-pallet BreatheWay, squeezable guacamole
PRESS RELEASE: SANTA MARIA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curation Foods Inc. BB #:117213, a natural foods company...
Produce is a winner in nutrition politics
WASHINGTON, DC — Of the three issues the fresh produce industry hopes to persuade Congress members on this week in...
Panera Bread launches new category of Warm Grain Bowls
PRESS RELEASE: ST. LOUIS, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Just in time for fall, Panera is launching hearty, warm Grain...
Groceryshop 2019 – Evolution of the Last Mile: Thoughts on Ecommerce
LAS VEGAS—What’s the future of ecommerce as it relates to supermarkets? There was ample discussion on the topic on Day...
Target execs discuss correcting grocery missteps at Groceryshop
LAS VEGAS—Target’s fun and creativity got lost in transactions when it came to grocery, but now executives say they’re correcting...
USApple’s Bair urges USMCA passage
PRESS RELEASE: Washington, D.C. (Sept. 13, 2019)—USApple BB #:145473 President & CEO Jim Bair spoke at a press conference in...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: September 13, 2019
Pamela has been store checking like a boss this week, and that’s given her some perspective on what changes Walmart...
Walmart concerned about tomato inspections in suspension agreement
Before the comment period ended Sept. 9, the U.S.’s largest retailer told the Department of Commerce in a letter that...
SEPC’s Southern Innovations kicks off in Nashville
The third annual Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 fall conference starts today with its focus on organic and foodservice trends...
Don’t wait too long to fix trucking problems
At one time, fuel pricing may have been the single biggest challenge to the trucking industry. It wasn’t so long...
Assessing ‘when’ for autonomous trucks
While the technology behind autonomous trucking is certainly moving forward and has major proponents, there are many challenges and years—with...
The Ultimate Austin Grocery Tour
AUSTIN, TX—There’s nothing like touring grocery stores with a local. Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics was in town to present...
Walmart plans “Produce 2.0” overhaul
While Walmart’s posting record sales over the past two years, executives see room for improvement in fresh produce. Speaking to...
Study shows vegetarian diet risk
A major British study shows a varied diet high on fruits and vegetables, but not necessarily a vegetarian one, is...
Why do customers stop coming to stores?
“Why did you stop shopping at Valli Produce?” I asked my wife a couple of days ago. “Because the produce...
“Humanizing” fresh produce can prevent food waste
Take it easy on the fresh produce markdowns, it’s time for a new branding strategy. A new study found that...
How to enjoy artichokes
Now that I’ve shown you how artichokes are grown and harvested, let’s get to the real mystery: what do you...
Not enough attention is paid to trucking
In perusing trade publications and attending regional and national trade shows, there seems to be no shortage of marketing issues...