The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 6, 2020

Pamela breaks vacation to join Greg to talk about the latest USDA food box news. She also received some pineapple shipments, including a pink one, which she will...

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November 6, 2020

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 6, 2020

Pamela breaks vacation to join Greg to talk about the latest USDA food box news. She also received some pineapple shipments, including a pink one, which she will review next week.

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Many firms lost big food box contracts in Round 4

USDA releases contract list for Round 4 of the Farmers to Families Food Box Program

Florida grower-shipper will work 24-7 to fill $68MM food box contract

Del Monte Fresh announces new Petit Pinkglow pineapple

Del Monte’s $50 Pinkglow GMO pineapple

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