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Fairway Market denies Chapter 7, files Chapter 11 bankruptcy one day later
Editor’s Note: Read Fairway Market’s January 22 statement regarding Chapter 7 bankruptcy rumors here. PRESS RELEASE: NEW YORK, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/...
Cece’s Veggie Co. adds squash “fries”
PRESS RELEASE: Fry-nally a healthy veggie fry for snacking- Introducing: Cece’s Veggie Co. Organic Delicata Squash Fries. Everyone loves a comeback...
Drought may keep Chile fruit exports in check for 2019-2020 season
During the 2019-2020 season the Association of Fruit and Exporters of Chile (ASOEX) plans to export 2.7 million tons of...
In uncertain times, focus on core values
In case you haven’t noticed, there are many local, national, and global issues that are complicating the world. From the...
Kroger reveals five 2020 fresh food trends, starts podcast
CINCINNATI, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Kroger, BB #:100073 America’s favorite grocer, announced today its top food trend predictions for...
DMA Solutions releases Food Trends and Insights For 2020
DALLAS, Jan. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — DMA Solutions, a full-service marketing agency exclusively serving the fresh produce industry, announces the...
2020 Insights: Supply chain challenges
“The produce industry gets more complicated every day and customers want and should expect all of us in the supply...
Tropicals gain influence in Miami
Tropical fruits and vegetables—both imported and locally grown—continue to gain steam with U.S. consumers in South Florida and the rest...
Hurdles remain on China trade deal
For fresh produce companies to benefit from Phase 1 of the U.S.-China trade deal agreed to last week, China’s commitment...
Get a price adjustment in writing or pay price
The Problem Salesperson denies a price adjustment was given. The Key Point Alleged reputation for dishonesty is unlikely to be...
USDA Lifts PACA Reparation Sanctions on Florida Produce Company
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Epic Fresh Produce LLC satisfied a reparation order in the amount of...
Meijer plans to open small format concept January 29
PRESS RELEASE: Grand Rapids, Mich. – Woodward Corner Market, a new neighborhood grocery store by Meijer BB #:104887, is scheduled to...
Mission Produce, Inc. establishes South African operations in partnership with ZZ2
PRESS RELEASE: Mission Produce, Inc., BB #:118126 the world’s most advanced avocado network, announced today it is establishing operations in...
2020 Insights: Food Safety
Two years ago, in 2018, there were several high-profile recalls and 2019 had its share, including salmonella, listeria, and cyclospora...
Miami relishes trend-setter status
Year after year, fresh produce imports into South Florida continue to climb. These including “hot” or increasingly popular commodities like...
PBH to honor Have A Plant promoters
January 21, 2019 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 is grateful for industry professionals, influencers and...
New MountainKing Merchandising Program Focuses on Baby Potatoes
PRESS RELEASE: HOUSTON, TX (January 20, 2020) – As sales of baby Golds, Reds and Medley potatoes continue to climb,...
VIDEO: Allocating food safety resources
Paying attention to good food safety research helps produce companies get the highest return on their food safety investment. The...