The Produce Reporter Week in Review: January 11, 2019

Greg Johnson, Director of Media Development, and Pamela Riemenschneider, Retail Editor, for Blue Book Services recap this week’s news. [iframe width=”600″ height=”400″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/j6CANbFfDU4″ frameborder=”0″ allow=”accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope;...

January 10, 2019

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Greg Johnson, Director of Media Development, and Pamela Riemenschneider, Retail Editor, for Blue Book Services recap this week’s news.

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Strawberry prices look strong for Valentine’s Day

See the new H-E-B Go

How to avoid Avocado Hand

Before and After: See Target’s new look in the produce department

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