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Small avocado promotions lead to 2024 summer sales boost

MISSION VIEJO, CA  –  (January 31, 2025) – The 2024 summer holidays demonstrated strong growth for avocado sales, achieving four-year...

2 months ago 3 minute read

BREAKING: Trump tariffs paused for one month 

The tariffs that the Trump administration planned to go into effect this week on Canada, Mexico, and China have been...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Ranking the main suppliers of fruits and vegetables to the U.S.

The United States imported 22.7 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2023, with Mexico being the largest supplier,...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Heartland Produce hires VP of Sales

Kenosha, WI — February 3, 2025 — Heartland Produce BB #:133466, a trusted leader in delivering fresh and quality produce...

2 months ago 2 minute read

GrubMarket initiative supports Los Angeles environment, offers free software subscriptions

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166, the AI-powered technology enabler and digital transformer of the American...

2 months ago 5 minute read

Jason’s Deli unveils new brand identity, restaurant prototype

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jason’s Deli is stepping into a new era with a refreshed visual identity...

2 months ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 31, 2025

Coming to you for the last Week in Review, we’re talking Super Bowl promotions, Big Game inflation, avocado crop forecasts,...

2 months ago 1 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms expects strong winter artichoke supply

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (January 30, 2025) – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 North America’s leading grower and shipper of fresh artichokes,...

2 months ago 2 minute read

C.H. Robinson reports higher profits, revenue in 2024 Q4

January 29, 2025 EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Inc. BB #:100586 today reported financial results for the quarter ended...

2 months ago 11 minute read

Sakata Seed America names new CEO in leadership transition

Woodland, CA – January 31, 2025 – Sakata Seed America, Inc. BB #:379645 is pleased to announce a strategic executive...

2 months ago 3 minute read

iFoodDS and SPS Commerce partner on food traceability and compliance

SEATTLE, Jan. 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, iFoodDS and SPS Commerce announced a strategic partnership aimed at simplifying and enabling...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Popmenu releases restaurant trends to watch in 2025

ATLANTA, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — After contending with another year of high food and labor costs, financially stressed consumers,...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Wells Fargo: Consumers see 0.1% price increase in Super Bowl food supplies this year

This analysis from Wells Fargo was written by Dr. Michael Swanson, Chief Agricultural Economist; Courtney Schmidt, Sector Manager; and Robin...

2 months ago 7 minute read

Big Y named Mango Retailer of the Year

ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 30, 2025– The National Mango Board (NMB) BB #:189894 has named Big Y Foods BB #:101444 as...

2 months ago 4 minute read

Dole ranked most trusted U.S. brand in fresh fruit and salad kits

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (January 28, 2025) – The DOLE Brand BB #:124463 is one of only a handful of brands to...

2 months ago 3 minute read

ProducePay adds three in financial leadership

Los Angeles, CA –January 29, 2025 – ProducePay BB #:299330, the agtech company transforming the global agricultural industry into a...

2 months ago 5 minute read

Giorgio launches Hot N’ Spicy line ahead of Super Bowl

Blandon, PA – January 28, 2025: Giorgio BB #:197339, a leader in fresh mushrooms and innovative products, is turning up...

2 months ago 3 minute read

IFPA names director of floral

January 28, 2025 Washington, DC – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has named Colleen Fagundus as the new...

2 months ago 3 minute read

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