The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 20, 2024

In this Christmas edition, Pamela and Greg examine indoor farm Plenty leaving Compton, CA, for greener (strawberry) operations in Virginia; Canada’s food cost outlook in 2025 looks like...

By Pamela Riemenschneider and Greg Johnson

December 20, 2024

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 20, 2024

In this Christmas edition, Pamela and Greg examine indoor farm Plenty leaving Compton, CA, for greener (strawberry) operations in Virginia; Canada’s food cost outlook in 2025 looks like higher prices for consumer; and Grubhub is paying a hefty fine for “junk fees.”

Restaurants Canada says tax relief need is urgent

Report: Canadians will spend $800 more on food in 2025

Plenty closes Compton farm in ‘strategic shift’ to berries

Grubhub to pay $25MM to settle FTC’s unlawful practices charge

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