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Organic avocados show price sensitivity
As the avocado market in the United States continues to expand, there are also terminal market prices for organic avocados,...
Produce marketers shouldn’t push vegan
Consumers should eat more fresh fruits and vegetables for their own health and possibly the health of the planet. And...
Whole Foods raises prices on hundreds of items
Whole Foods plans to raise prices on hundreds of items, going away from its pledge to offer lower prices. The...
Consumers need evidence of struggles
Farmers in rural states are filing for bankruptcy at alarming rates, as years of increased input costs and low commodity...
Hype vs. reality
Thank goodness the Super Bowl is in the rear-view mirror. The constant hype, parties with beautiful people in a warm...
Fresh apple holdings down 12% from 2018
The February 1 U.S. Holdings report from the USApple Association showed fresh apple holdings are 7% less than the 5-year...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: February 8, 2019
Greg and Pamela discuss popular content with The Produce Reporter subscribers, including: Rain in California causing harvest delays; Will meal...
ProMexico’s Closing… For better or for worse?
Originally set up in 2007 as a trust fund to promote international trade and investment, ProMexico is now facing its...
The first Aldi/Kohls mashup is now open
Remember when Batavia, IL-based Aldi Inc. and Menomonee Falls, WI-based Kohls Department Stores floated the idea of a collaboration? That...
Coastal California rain causes harvest delays
Rain in the Coastal California growing areas is making it tougher for retailers to get strawberries, celery and various greens....
Will meal kits work without fresh?
Major meal kit companies are dropping fresh produce in new offerings, and it seems like a good idea – as...
SNAPSHOT: Organic price premium narrows at retail
I saw an article from the Washington Post that suggests supplies of organic items are catching up to conventional, helping...
Deconstructing the soaring avocado market
Avocados are more than for guacamole now, as they are the breakfast choice of health enthusiasts and a typical part...
Beer giants look to organic
Every time people measure it, organic produce sales growth outpaces conventional growth. The latest figures from the Organic Produce Network...
Consider this when selling your business
Selling a business is no easy task. Many factors must be taken into consideration, not the least of which is...
No delivery? No problem – if you’re Trader Joe’s
Business Insider is reporting Monrovia, CA-based Trader Joe’s is ending delivery, with no plans to pick it back up. The...
See Avocados from Mexico’s Super Bowl ads before the Big Game
What do avocados and dogs have in common? According to veterinarian advice they aren’t a natural pair, as skins and...
An Ode to 365 by Whole Foods Market
You’re only 2,000 feet from my front door, 365 by Whole Foods Market, and I pass by you nearly...
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