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Few answers come to light as onion outbreak declared over 

The Food and Drug Administration has closed its investigation and declared the E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders...

4 months ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Thanksgiving hangover slow to hit

The holiday weekend has ended, but the annual produce industry Thanksgiving hangover looks a little different than usual. Rain in...

4 months ago 3 minute read

Walmart, Kroger, Aldi lead Market Force grocery study

ATLANTA, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Thanksgiving kicks off the holiday season, a time when grocery lists grow as fast as holiday...

4 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: A wet Thanksgiving for the West Coast

The short Thanksgiving week is here, and we are happy to distract you from your inevitable flight delay, resident family...

4 months ago 5 minute read

Nature Fresh Farms hires former Tillamook leader as CEO

LEAMINGTON, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nature Fresh Farms BB #:274537, one of North America’s leading growers of sustainable greenhouse produce, announced today Patrick...

4 months ago 5 minute read

Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines a second year in a row, remains above pre-pandemic levels

Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more...

5 months ago 6 minute read

Grimmway recalls carrots after linked to E. coli outbreak

November 16, 2024 — CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli...

5 months ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ Index: A Thanksgiving Miracle

The Thanksgiving pull has arrived, and produce markets have more than a few things to be grateful for. Tropical Storm...

5 months ago 3 minute read

The Farm(workers) Bill: It’s about much more than farms

The Farm Bill is often thought of as a policy that solely impacts farmers, but its implications go much further,...

5 months ago 5 minute read

Kroger promotes low ‘Freshgiving’ prices

CINCINNATI, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today shared its zero-compromise Freshgiving meal offering customers a holiday basket that includes all...

5 months ago 8 minute read

U.S. eGrocery sales jump 28% in October versus year ago

Barrington, Ill. – November 13, 2024 – The U.S. online grocery market ended October 2024 with $10.5 billion in monthly...

5 months ago 9 minute read

ProduceIQ: Lettuce prices soar while oranges cool down

Election week is finally over. Even if your candidate didn’t win this year, we can all at least find solace...

5 months ago 4 minute read

Latest pesticide residue report again finds 99% of food samples below benchmark levels

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2023 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual...

5 months ago 2 minute read

Blue Book Trading Alert: Suspicious B2B trade inquiry

Blue Book has received a report from a targeted seller of an individual impersonating a Blue Book-listed buyer company located...

5 months ago 2 minute read

How to limit new customer fraud: Effective onboarding

While fraud has been a part of the produce industry for decades, Blue Book Services has seen a noticeable spike...

5 months ago 5 minute read

ProduceIQ: Produce prices rise in election week

As the nation gears up for Election Week, more than just ballots are being cast; markets are also reacting to...

5 months ago 3 minute read

Eagle Eye Produce launches potato bag with recycled content

Idaho Falls, ID – October 30, 2024 – Eagle Eye Produce BB #:156533, a leading grower, packer, and distributor of...

5 months ago 2 minute read

CDC says onions likely source of McDonald’s outbreak

The CDC released this Investigation Update: E. coli Outbreak, Onions Served at McDonald’s – October 30, 2024: CDC, public health...

5 months ago 4 minute read

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