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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,...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Hype vs. reality

Thank goodness the Super Bowl is in the rear-view mirror. The constant hype, parties with beautiful people in a warm...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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....

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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