week in review

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 9, 2024

Greg finally got his first WinCo experience. How does it compare to his beloved Aldi? And Pamela’s flair this week...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 2, 2024

When people are complaining on social media about the cost of food…but ignoring the elephant in the produce department (apples!)....

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 26, 2024

Why is Pamela disappointed in Trader Joe’s fresh produce, and what will an Aldi-owned Winn-Dixie look like? Related Stories: Walmart...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 19, 2024

Pamela and Greg discuss the latest in the Prima Wawona bankruptcy, why the Kroger/Albertsons merger is delayed, and where WinCo...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 12, 2024

Pamela and Greg break down the latest Retailer Preference Index from dunnhumby, why lawmakers need to put the brakes on...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 5, 2024

Pamela calls in from Bavaria, where she checks out the retail trends in Europe. News slows down around the holidays,...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 28, 2023

Ahead of the new year, Pamela and Greg break down her top five trends for 2024, which ones will have...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 21, 2023

While everyone’s already got their Out of Office plans set up, Pamela and Greg break down the top stories of...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 15, 2023

Coming to you from the Blue Book HQ in Chicagoland, we’re talking trash, recycling, food trends, and what Walmart has...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 8, 2023

Pamela’s Dollar General prophecy appears to be coming true, and Greg has a few updates in the Salmonella outbreak tied...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 1, 2023

Pamela noticed her Walmart brought back some of its manned checkout lanes, and there’s a good reason why. Kroger’s ghost...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – Thanksgiving Edition

Pamela and Greg ponder the 9% of Americans who don’t celebrate Thanksgiving, and the 32% planning to get takeout or...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 17, 2023

Apples need some aggressive promotions this season, and Pamela’s got beef with yet another retailer ranking. And we’re talking why...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 10, 2023

Retailers are going hard on Thanksgiving meal promotions, but there’s a few getting the “turkey” award for no fresh produce...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 3, 2023

Greg calls in from Tucson from the Southwest International Produce Expo, formerly the Fresh Produce Association of the America’s annual...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 20, 2023

ANAHEIM, CA—Pamela and Greg call in from the International Fresh Produce Association’s Global Produce & Floral Show, recapping key moments...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 13, 2023

The big show – the Global Produce & Floral Show – is coming up next week. What kinds of innovations...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 6, 2023

Pamela and Greg discuss why private label groceries are so popular. Is it only inflation, or is there more to...

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