Frutura acquires Colombian avocado firm
April 1, 2025 REEDLEY, CA – Frutura, the global sales and marketing platform designed to supply international customers with high-quality fruit 365 days a year, today announced the acquisition of…
Melissa’s Produce now offers Organic Harry’s Berries
IFPA begins search for new food safety officer
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Frutura acquires Colombian avocado firm
April 1, 2025 REEDLEY, CA – Frutura, the global sales and marketing platform designed to supply international customers with high-quality…
Industry anxiously awaits tariff resolution
Rebeckah Adcock, IFPA VP, said IFPA has been working with government leaders and remains optimistic about a positive resolution before…
Dollar Tree to sell Family Dollar
Dollar Tree, Inc. BB #:377981 announced March 25 that it entered into an agreement to sell Family Dollar BB #:377980…
Kroger brings counterclaims against Albertsons, alleging misconduct
CINCINNATI, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced that it has filed its answer and…
ProduceIQ: Growers struggle with the cost of growing
Ask any vegetable grower, “How do you make a small fortune in farming?” In times like these, the answer is,…
Departments
Trading Assistance — True or False: Fact Checking Good Arrival
When disputes arise, it’s good to have your facts straight. Veteran buyers and sellers of fresh produce tend to know…
Dock to Dock: Wrongful rejection? Here’s what you can do
The Problem: Wrongful rejection to the carrier. The Key Point: Actively and responsibly work with all parties to place the…
Carrier Claims: Assessing damages to fresh cargo
Claims against carriers for damage to fresh produce present multiple challenges. The first question is often whether responsibility for the…
Trading Assistance: Why carriers are not responsible for good arrival on transportation claims
Under the common law of common carriage, carriers often have to prove freedom from negligence and shipper error to avoid…
Trading Assistance: Assessing responsibility for defective strawberries
Given the perishability of the strawberries and the number of truckloads shipped, it’s no surprise that Blue Book Services receives…
People
IFPA begins search for new food safety officer
IFPA has announced that Chief Food Safety & Regulatory Officer, Natalie Dyenson, will be leaving the organization for a new…
Stemilt names new sustainability coordinator
March 27, 2025 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 is pleased to announce Jana Fischback as its new Sustainability Coordinator…
Natural Delights promotes four leaders
YUMA, Ariz. (March 24, 2025) – Natural Delights BB #:163391 is proud to announce the promotion of Natalia Dentoni to…
Grant J. Hunt Company adds to sales and marketing staff
OAKLAND, CA – The Grant J. Hunt Company BB #:114014, a trusted name in fresh produce since 1934, is excited…
Retail
T&T Supermarket expands to San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – T&T Supermarket, the largest Asian grocery retailer in Canada, is thrilled to announce…
Walmart partners with AI firm to improve fresh produce supply chain
Bengaluru / Delaware — March 28, 2025 — Cropin, the world’s leading AI platform for food and agriculture, has joined…
Food Lion Feeds achieves donation goal of 1.5 billion meals
SALISBURY, N.C., March 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Food Lion Feeds, Food Lion’s BB #:165295 hunger-relief platform, has achieved its…
Walmart promotes Easter discounts, one-stop shopping
March 26, 2025 BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walmart BB #:143789 is announcing exciting Easter savings across the store, including an Easter meal…
Associated Wholesale Grocers reports record financial results
KANSAS CITY, Kan., MARCH 25, 2025 – Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) BB #:101651 reported net sales for the cooperative…
Transportation
Dock to Dock: Agree to disagree on salvaging distressed product
The Problem: Parties cannot agree on responsibility for trouble load at destination. The Key Point: Mitigate damages now; assess responsibility…
Trading Assistance: Appointment times and reasonable dispatch
The Problem Carrier missed scheduled appointment. The Key Point Appointment times are generally not guaranteed. The Solution The party…
Dock to Dock: Pallet placement and good arrival
The Problem Excessive bruising at destination. The Key Point Loading pallets over the rear axles is not considered abnormal transportation….
Dock to Dock: Controlling temperatures in transit
The Problem Warm weather blamed for warm temperatures in transit. The Key Point Carriers are expected to maintain transit temperatures…
Dock to Dock: Wrongful rejections
The Problem Load wrongfully rejected to the truck. The Key Point Protect the commercial value of the product, even after…
General News
Frutura acquires Colombian avocado firm
April 1, 2025 REEDLEY, CA – Frutura, the global sales and marketing platform designed to supply international customers with high-quality…
National Mango Board kicks off peak mango season with ‘Cinco de Mango’ campaign
ORLANDO, Fla., April 1, 2025 – The National Mango Board (NMB) today launched its vibrant “Cinco de Mango” campaign, perfectly…
Taylor Farms and Foodiverse acquire Bonduelle’s salad operations in Germany
SALINAS, Calif., April 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Taylor Farms and Foodiverse have completed the acquisition of two production plants specialized…
Melissa’s Produce now offers Organic Harry’s Berries
Los Angeles, CA (March 2025) — Melissa’s Produce BB #:111686 is excited to announce the start of the organic Harry’s…
AFF: It’s time to move on from Dirty Dozen
This update was distributed by the Alliance for Food and Farming March 27, 2025: This year, we have enjoyed a…
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