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Retail fresh sales stay ahead in early April
As the COVID-19 outbreak accelerated across states during the first week of April, grocery shopping continued to be affected. Produce...
COVID-19 hits Florida growers hard
With foodservice demand drastically reduced and retail not able to make up the difference, many fruit and vegetable producers are...
Fresh produce is safe, but how do we get consumers to believe it?
Whenever I’m feeling like some punishment, I wade into a moms group discussion on social media. It’s an eye-opening experience....
A view from inside the foodservice catastrophe
The economic damage to the foodservice sector continues during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many restaurants are closed, their suppliers work...
The era of necessary innovation
I have been communicating with a few industry leaders about their take on what is happening within the industry, their...
Subway, Panera dip into the grocery business
Restaurants across the country have been offering take-out of their menu items and do it yourself family meal packs since...
Albertsons and UFCW launch joint effort to classify grocery workers as first responders
PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Albertsons Companies {{BB #: 193326}} stores — including Safeway, ACME Markets, Jewel Osco, Vons, Pavilions, and...
What to expect in Washington DC this week
The United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 continues to work with leaders in Washington, DC, to get the economic stimulus...
Darden Restaurants updates COVID-19 adaptions, new term loan
ORLANDO, FL, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc. BB #:111525 today announced additional information given the dynamic environment...
Produce purchases lag behind other groceries
March 29 marks the end of what has been, for most people, the third week of tightening social distancing measures...
Nielsen data shows apple growth at retail
Yakima, WA- April 3, 2020 – Americans are stocking up on apples as they contend with the COVID-19 crisis, especially...
California Avocado Commission adjusts marketing plan
IRVINE, CA (April 6, 2020) – As the ripples of the coronavirus situation spread, the California Avocado Commission (CAC) BB...
Fresh produce purchases lag far behind other groceries amid COVID-19
March 29 marks the end of what has been, for most people, the third week of tightening social distancing measures...
Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program Begins
The United Fresh Produce Association send out the following information April 2, 2020: The Small Business Administration’s $350 Billion New...
Retail sales hit the plateau. Now what?
Anne-Marie and I talked last week about retail sales numbers for the week ending March 15, and expected to see...
Plastic in produce gets a pass – for now
I know I’m going to incur the wrath of a lot of people when I say this, but I think...
Analysis: COVID-19 Impacts on the Fresh Produce Industry
The impacts of COVID-19 on the fresh produce industry are fast-moving. Unfortunately, this virus is spreading quickly around the entire...
Stemilt sees retail shift to apples in bags
WENATCHEE, WA – Retailers are shifting their apple categories to bags now that the COVID-19 pandemic is keeping Americans at...
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