The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 26, 2024

Pamela calls in from CPMA in Vancouver, and Greg has news from the Kroger/Albertsons merger. Hear what trends are top of mind for the Canadian produce industry. Kroger,...

By Greg Johnson and Pamela Riemenschneider

April 26, 2024

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 26, 2024

Pamela calls in from CPMA in Vancouver, and Greg has news from the Kroger/Albertsons merger. Hear what trends are top of mind for the Canadian produce industry.

Kroger, Albertsons update and expand divestiture plan with C&S Wholesale Grocers

CPMA kicks off with retail tour

CPMA 2024 Convention and Trade Show numbers

Progress in the European, Canadian packaging ban battles

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