The Produce Reporter Week in Review: August 2, 2019

Pamela and Greg talk PMA Foodservice trends, the crime of imposter guacamole and leadership changes for big retailers. Read the stories here:

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August 2, 2019
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Pamela and Greg talk PMA Foodservice trends, the crime of imposter guacamole and leadership changes for big retailers.

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