THE PRODUCE REPORTER
URM Stores names new CEO
URM Stores welcomes Roger F. White as its new CEO and President and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Rosauers Supermarkets and Peirone Produce.
General News
Agrovision rebrands as Fruitist, the billion dollar superfruit brand
Fruitist is officially the new name for Agrovision, aligning the company’s identity with the high-growth consumer brand it debuted in…
World Wide Farms signs with ReposiTrak for food safety and traceability
World Wide Farms announces its use of the ReposiTrak Traceability Network for inbound and outbound traceability data sharing.
Oppy and DEEP continue progress on Canada’s greenest greenhouse project
Marking the first anniversary of their partnership, Oppy and DEEP Earth Energy Production report progress on their greenhouse project.
Earthbound Farm partners with Instacart for Earth Month campaign
Earthbound Farm has partnered with Instacart to launch an Earth Month campaign aimed at inspiring healthier, more sustainable choices.
EFI highlights sustainability efforts for Earth Day 2025
Equitable Food Initiative recognizes Earth Day as a call to action for protecting the land and resources that sustain our…
Chipotle to expand into Mexico in 2026
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced it has signed a development agreement to open restaurants in Mexico for the first time.
ProduceIQ: Florida growers face heat, trade shifts, and rising produce prices
Florida growers have a lot on their plates this week, with temperatures pushing into the 90s and little to no…
The Produce Reporter Week in Review April 18, 2025
Tariff discussions diverge between North and South, and the tomato industry starts another chapter of suspension agreement battles.
Truck Availability Report, April 17, 2025
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
Banana industry works for tariff exemption
Tom Stenzel, executive director of BANA, said he and BANA members are working with government leaders to gain an exemption…
The MAHA vs. retail battle begins with SNAP waivers
The first signs of retail pushback on Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program changes have materialized.
ProduceIQ: Easter demand lifts prices as tariffs rattle produce industry
A broad range of produce commodities will feel the immediate effects of President Trump’s newly imposed tariffs.
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Retail
Grocers lead NRF Top 50 Global Retailer list
The National Retail Federation announced the 2025 Top 50 Global Retailers, ranking the leading retailers based on their revenue in…
Wakefern to host local produce event in July
Wakefern Food Corp. seeks local farmers to join its network of suppliers and participate in a Produce Local Supplier Summit…
Southeastern Grocers releases annual sustainability and social responsibility report
Southeastern Grocers reaffirms its commitment to building a stronger and more sustainable future with its 2024 Impact Report on Earth…
Walmart opens new DC in Florida
Walmart associates and community members celebrated the grand opening of a new 1-million-square-foot distribution center in Jacksonville.
Heritage Grocers Group promotes two to Group VP
Hispanic and ethnic food retailer Heritage Grocers Group announces the promotions of two key leaders, Kim Cates and Allison Garcia.
Kroger announces key leadership appointments
The Kroger Co. today announced several appointments of experienced enterprise leaders to new retail roles.
People
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons adds to sales staff
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons has expanded its sales team as the company scales into new and existing territories and…
URM Stores names new CEO
URM Stores welcomes Roger F. White as its new CEO and President and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Rosauers Supermarkets and…
Markon hires director of multi-unit sales
Markon Cooperative is proud to announce the appointment of Doug Fisher as the new Director of Multi-Unit Sales.
Salad and Go names new CEO
Salad and Go, the salad chain on a mission to make nutritious food accessible for everyone, has appointed Mike Tattersfield…
Heritage Grocers Group appoints Chief Transformation Officer
Heritage Grocers Group announces that Frank Ingraffia has been appointed to the role of Chief Transformation Officer.
SpartanNash hires VP of retail operations
Food solutions company SpartanNash announced Jay Mahabir has been named Vice President, Retail Operations, effective immediately.
Featured Stories
USDA cancels Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC).
Inflation continues to slow, as fresh produce shows deflation
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers decreased 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis in March, after rising 0.2%…
Trump announces 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump announced in a 90-day pause on newly implemented country-specific reciprocal tariffs—except those applied to China.
HHS and USDA outline vision for healthier America
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins collaborated on their first Make America Healthy Again…
ProduceIQ: Tariffs on hold, but prices still under pressure
While the industry has narrowly avoided a direct tariff hit, long-term prices may rise due to the increased costs of…
GrubMarket acquires Delta Fresh Produce
GrubMarket announced it has completed the acquisition of Nogales, AZ-based produce distributor Delta Fresh Produce
Transportation
Truck Availability Report, April 17, 2025
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
DAT: Spot flatbed volumes surged in March
Spot truckload freight volumes rebounded in March, led by a sharp increase in the movement of flatbed loads, said DAT…
Truck Availability Report
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
Lineage acquires cold storage in Washington
Lineage, Inc. announced its acquisition of three warehouses totaling approximately 24 million cubic feet from Bellingham Cold Storage.
Truck Availability Report
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs. Each week we’ll…
Truck Availability Report
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs. Each week we’ll…
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