The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 30, 2021

For the final Week in Review for 2021, Pamela again checks in from Europe, this time from Southern Germany. After Greg fills her in with the latest on...

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December 30, 2021

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For the final Week in Review for 2021, Pamela again checks in from Europe, this time from Southern Germany. After Greg fills her in with the latest on two salad recalls, Pamela reviews some retail experiences in Europe and says some of the trends in Europe could also work in the U.S., one, hopefully, being increased recycling.

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