covid-19

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...

5 years ago 7 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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....

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 5 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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...

5 years ago 5 minute read

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...

5 years ago 7 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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...

5 years ago 5 minute read

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...

5 years ago 7 minute read

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...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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...

5 years ago 1 minute read

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...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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...

5 years ago 5 minute read

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