The Produce Reporter Week in Review – March 8, 2024

You already know what the big story was for this week. We finally got an answer on how tariffs will affect fresh produce.  

When the FDA announced the food safety rule compliance date would be delayed by 30 months, many companies and groups felt relief. 

Several food companies wowed consumers with new drink flavors to start the month.  The flavor combinations are sure to be hits.   Here are they are:  Olipop partnered with Hidden Valley Ranch on a limited-edition four-pack inspired by favorite condiments. Choose from Classic Ranch, Hot Honey Ranch, Jalapeño Ranch, and Garlic Ranch.  Organic and natural grocery […]

April 1, 2025 REEDLEY, CA – Frutura, the global sales and marketing platform designed to supply international customers with high-quality fruit 365 days a year, today announced the acquisition of Colombia-headquartered Montana Fruits which will be managed by Frutura’s Dayka & Hackett. Montana Fruits is a significant local packer/shipper/marketer of quality avocados sourced from growers […]

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ – T&T Supermarket, the largest Asian grocery retailer in Canada, is thrilled to announce its expansion to San Francisco with a new store at San Francisco City Center, located at 2675 Geary Blvd., at the intersection of Geary Blvd and Masonic Ave. The store is scheduled to open in […]

Bengaluru / Delaware — March 28, 2025 — Cropin, the world’s leading AI platform for food and agriculture, has joined forces with Walmart BB #:143789, one of the largest global retailers, to enhance scalable sourcing solutions across its U.S. and South American markets. Through this collaboration, Cropin’s advanced agri-intelligence platform is positioned to help optimize […]