The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 15, 2023

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 […]

This week tariffs still loom large, and we had retail lawsuits, a big discounter sale, and a restructuring vertical farmer.  Tariff deadline approaches  April 2 is the day when the Trump administration says 25 percent tariffs will begin again for imports from Canada and Mexico, including fresh produce. Industry anxiously awaits tariff resolution – Produce […]

Rebeckah Adcock, IFPA VP, said IFPA has been working with government leaders and remains optimistic about a positive resolution before April 2