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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 17, 2021
Pamela and Greg look into the big mergers and acquisitions this week and the motivation behind Walmart’s and Kroger’s building...
Avocado industry welcomes Jalisco to U.S. Mexican avocado imports
DALLAS- The Mexican avocado industry is celebrating the addition of the Jalisco region to the United States import market, following...
Darden Restaurants names new CEO
ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. BB #:111525 announced today that Eugene (Gene) I. Lee, Jr.,...
Infarm raises $200MM to accelerate global growth
AMSTERDAM, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Infarm, a rapidly growing urban farming company with a global presence, announced today that...
Hass avocados show strong sales for summer holidays
MISSION VIEJO, CA – (December 15, 2021) – The Hass Avocado Board’s (HAB) recently published holiday retail recap reported sales...
USDA files action against NY receiver for alleged PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Ayar Produce NY...
Fyffes receives CHEP Certificate of Sustainability
The recognition is based on the reduction of the environmental impact of Fyffes banana, pineapple, and melon operations by implementing...
Pear Bureau Northwest celebrates 90 years
Portland, Ore. – Pear Bureau Northwest BB #:162426 celebrates 90 years of fruitful collaboration with Washington and Oregon fresh pear...
USDA cites Colorado broker with PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 16, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Ringer & Son Brokerage Co....
GSA’s new economic analysis shows impact of pandemic on farmers, agriculture
We have all felt the seismic shift from the pandemic and its impact on our lives and livelihoods. Throughout the...
Avocados From Mexico shares ‘Knowledge Hub’ with media, retailers and foodservice
DALLAS – This month, if you’re buying an avocado in the United States, it’s almost certainly from the Avocados From...
Fifth Season partners with Sabra for salad kits
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., Dec. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Sabra, maker of America’s favorite hummus, and Fifth Season, a food system...
Mushroom consumption may lower risk of depression
HERSHEY, Pa. — Mushrooms have been making headlines due to their many health advantages. Not only do they lower one’s...
Paper packaging for bagged salad earns innovation award
14 December 2021 – Mondi, a global leader in packaging and paper; IMA Ilapak, world leader in the design and...
Instacart expands EBT SNAP payments program
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading online grocery platform in North America, today announced a major...
Tanimura & Antle inducts employee owners to 20 Year Club
SALINAS, Ca. – Tanimura & Antle BB #:115075 is pleased to announce that 46 employee owners have been inducted to...
Industry mourns loss of Mac Johnson
Mac Johnson, a major force in the snack-food world and a produce marketing icon, passed away on Sunday, December 12th...
USDA cites CA company for $1.6MM in PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Dec. 15, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Rain Forest Produce Inc. BB...
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