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 a big news week: outbreak updates, spinach recalls,...

By Pamela Riemenschneider and Greg Johnson

December 21, 2023

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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 a big news week: outbreak updates, spinach recalls, mergers & acquisitions, and oh, just a little federal indictment to name a few.

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