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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,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

New counterattacks against HLB

A new method for treating the ruinous disease huanglongbing (HLB, aka citrus greening) has been approved by the Florida Department...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 7 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Produce prescriptions work

Produce “prescriptions,” which provide vouchers to low-income people for purchasing fruits and vegetables, work, according to a new study published...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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....

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 16 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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