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Blue Book reflects on 120 years
Blue Book is 120 years old. We are working harder than ever for our members’ success. It has always been...
Packaging: Thinking beyond the bag
I came across the perfect package 35 years ago. It was during my one and only trip to India, and...
Imports pressure U.S. winter strawberry markets
U.S. blueberry growers have made a loud case that imports threaten their existence. Last month, a handful of domestic blueberry...
Reducing inequality in today’s produce world
These days, we are seeing as never before. We look out for an invisible virus – masking up, scrubbing away...
2021: The Year of the Merchant
I doubt there would be much argument that the best thing about 2020 is that it’s behind us. From my...
ProduceIQ: Berries ‘rose’ before Valentine’s
Sweeter fruits are at cyclical highs as Valentine’s Day nears. Though not a direct correlation with brix count, some causality...
Navel prices on the rise
A combination of continued strong demand, smaller crop and weather will likely increase California navel orange prices. In an alert...
How to avoid Avocado Hand, and more guacamole tips ahead of the big game
It’s time for my annual reminder of all the things consumers need to know to take advantage of the biggest...
NRA’s State of the Restaurant Industry Report shows massive losses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Restaurant Association released its 2021 State of the Restaurant Industry Report,...
USDA’s food box price focus
Many thought the USDA’s Farmers to Families Food Box program would expire at the end of the year, or at...
ProduceIQ: Markets slide before demand bump
Overall market prices are lower on most commodities. Both supply and demand are less than in recent years, causing prices...
Biden admin restarts immigration bill
Potentially the most important news to affect the produce industry this week is new labor legislation proposed by the Biden...
Kroger chooses Phoenix for newest Ocado e-commerce facility
PHOENIX, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, and Ocado , a world...
Organic produce sales rise 14% in 2020
?Monterey, CA (January 20, 2021) — Buoyed by a fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth, 2020 organic produce sales finished...
Amazon: The COVID grocer
Amazon: it’s big, and it’s up-front. Hence the choice of the name, which begins with the letter A and is...
Amazon Fresh: Not for those who love to cook
Editor’s note: This is a continuation of Richard Smoley’s column discussing Amazon and the dunnhumby Retailer Performance Index. Read more...
Robinson Fresh starts its own produce brand for retail
Robinson Fresh BB #:100586 now offers its own produce brand for retail customers. Michael Castagnetto, president of Robinson Fresh, said...
USDA releases Round 5 Farmers to Families Food Box contracts
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced it has approved contracts for the additional purchase of Farmers to Families Food...