covid-19

Sobey’s owner, Empire Co. shortens payment terms for small suppliers

Stellarton, NS – For over 113 years, Empire Company Limited BB #:137787 has been proud to partner with local Canadian...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The importance of the PACA proposal

The California Fresh Fruit Association and Western Growers BB #:144734 sent letters late last week to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Produce associations urge market stabilization plan

In a March 30 letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, more than 75 produce associations urged USDA to take...

5 years ago 7 minute read

Mercato offers free grocery delivery to ages 60 and over

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Mercato, the online grocery e-commerce platform for independently owned grocery and specialty food stores, is waiving delivery...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Performance Food Group makes business moves to address pandemic

RICHMOND, Va.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Performance Food Group Company BB #:137847 today announced several new partnerships and corporate actions to strengthen its...

5 years ago 4 minute read

C&S Wholesale Grocers and Performance Food Group Company partner to feed US families

PRESS RELEASE: KEENE, N.H., March 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc., BB #:137315 the largest wholesale grocery supply company in...

5 years ago 3 minute read

VIDEO: PMA’s Richard Owen on the stimulus package, resources during COVID-19

Greg Johnson spoke with the Richard Owen, vice president of global trade for the Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 about...

5 years ago 2 minute read

What’s next for grocery sales during COVID-19?

We all knew retail sales would spike with consumers stocking their “panic pantries” and “quarantine kitchens,” but how long will...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Senate relief bill has help for ag companies

The United States Senate passed a $2 trillion emergency bill the night of March 25, and the House of Representatives...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Del Monte promises normal supplies during pandemic

Coral Gables, FL (March. 24, 2020) – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. BB #:111187 announced today that during the COVID-19...

5 years ago 3 minute read

PMA to host Virtual Town Hall meetings

Newark, Del. – Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 (PMA) has announced they will host a Virtual Town Hall for members...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Consumers need reminders that COVID-19 isn’t transmitted by food

It’s important for the produce industry and its advocates to tell and remind consumers that COVID-19 is not transmitted via...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Produce industry requests billions in relief from Congress

On March 21, the United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 sent letters to the Secretary of Agricultural and Congressional leaders...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The importance of preserving your PACA rights

On Friday, the United Fresh Produce AssociationBB #:145458 sent out a notice to members reminding them to be careful not...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Foodservice suppliers adjust to disaster

Tim York has worked his way through a spinach outbreak crisis and recent romaine lettuce recalls, but he’s never before...

5 years ago 3 minute read

PBH partners health influencers to promote produce during pandemic

March 24, 2020 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 (PBH) is flexing the power of influencers, as...

5 years ago 8 minute read

CPMA convention cancelled

March 20, 2020 (Ottawa, ON) – In light of the rapid escalation of safety precautions to decrease the transmission of...

5 years ago 5 minute read

PMA offers sample travel documents for essential food/ag workers

We know you’re fielding a lot of information from national and state/regional governments. In the United States, the government has...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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