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Freight volumes bounce back in August
September 18, 2023 BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Truckload freight volumes increased in August as shippers positioned freight ahead of the fourth quarter,...
Instacart’s future after going public
The world of finance is paying some attention to the initial public offering (IPO) of the grocery delivery company Instacart,...
Early 2024 election predictions
WASHINGTON, DC – It’s more than a year away, but it’s never too early for national election predictions. Charlie Cook,...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 15, 2023
Get Pamela’s on-the-ground coverage from SEPC’s Southern Innovation in Charlotte, and Greg has just returned from a few days at...
EPA sued over factory farm pollution
Last week, thirteen public interest organizations sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over the agency’s alleged failure to regulate factory...
New counterattacks against HLB
A new method for treating the ruinous disease huanglongbing (HLB, aka citrus greening) has been approved by the Florida Department...
Food Lion brings back apple bag promotion for 10th anniversary
SALISBURY, NC – The Food Lion Feeds Apple Bag campaign is back for its 10th year, aiming to help nourish...
What the economic loss doctrine means
An interesting article in Farm Progress outlines a mysterious legal entity called the economic loss doctrine. I thought I would...
Avocados From Mexico resumes Susan G. Komen partnership
For the third consecutive year, the number one avocado brand in the U.S. is turning produce aisles pink for National...
Produce prescriptions work
Produce “prescriptions,” which provide vouchers to low-income people for purchasing fruits and vegetables, work, according to a new study published...
ProduceIQ: Hurricane Lee watch, as prices remain high
Hurricane Lee, a powerful storm, is on the Atlantic horizon. Forecasters are still uncertain if the storm will stay offshore....
Nutritional well-being across the states
Health Reporter has released its state-by-state ranking of nutritional well-being across the United States. I thought it would be interesting...
Kroger and Albertsons release divestiture plan with C&S Wholesale Grocers
CINCINNATI and BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 and Albertsons Companies Inc. BB #:193326...
Why broccoli withers after harvest
Everybody knows and regrets that many fruits and vegetables begin to spoil after harvest, but why do they? A research...
What’s at stake at the Washington Conference
While it’s not an election year, there is plenty for the produce industry to influence in the nation’s capital. The...
Equifruit sales director becomes co-owner
Montreal, QC, Sept, 7, 2023 – Equifruit BB #:329901, the North American leader in Fairtrade-certified bananas, is overjoyed to announce...
Safeguard against heat stroke
The murderous summer has drawn new attention to heat safety for farmworkers. “Occupational heat-related mortality is 35 times higher among...
To weather the storm, California fresh fruit needs partnership from retailers
The California fresh fruit industry – like so many commodities in the Central Valley – has contended with a season...