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FPAA: U.S. distributors push for tomato resolution to protect U.S. jobs and prevent shortages, higher prices for consumers
PRESS RELEASE Nogales, AZ –The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas BB #:144354 is disappointed that Florida growers have rejected...
Dallas restaurant scene benefits produce
The Dallas-Fort Worth metro area is home to a vibrant restaurant scene, a boon for many fresh produce suppliers. Although...
Better technology leads to better cherry packing
Chuck Sinks, president of sales and marketing for Sage Fruit Co., Yakima, WA, BB #:163180 believes technology has improved the...
Do your due diligence before an office visit
Once the decision is made to visit a client, lay the groundwork to make the encounter successful. Consider how well...
H. Brooks and J&J Distributing purchased, merged
PRESS RELEASE May 22, 2019 (Minneapolis) – Minnesota-based produce companies H. Brooks and Company BB #:100563 and its affiliates and...
Mexican growers update proposal for shipping tomatoes to U.S.
PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, May 23, 2019 — Mexican Tomato Growers submitted a new proposal Wednesday to the U.S. Department of...
Florida: A new tomato suspension agreement must address the flaws of the old agreement
PRESS RELEASE We appreciate the Mexican growers’ willingness to continue negotiating. We are surprised, however, that the new Mexican proposal...
Dallas sees strong supermarket competition
The growing Dallas-Fort Worth population is also conducive to the supermarket industry. The city has a wide variety of supermarkets,...
Washington: Hoping to repeat a cheery cherry season
California’s loss was Washington’s gain in last year’s cherry market. Washington shipped 25.3 million boxes of cherries in 2018, about...
Surprise Visits: Yes or No?
Surprising customers with an office visit is not recommended—unless there’s a legitimate reason to do so like unreturned phone calls...
Rainier Fruit promotes two to bigger sales roles
PRESS RELEASE Selah, WA; May 22, 2019: Rainier Fruit BB #:113453 is proud to be a company that recognizes talent...
Outbreak Investigation of Salmonella Infantis linked to Del Monte vegetable trays, spring 2019
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is inspecting the Del Monte BB #:111187 facility that produced vegetable trays that the Wisconsin...
First-ever U.S. marketing campaign for Chilean kiwifruit
PRESS RELEASE May 22, 2019. Chilean Kiwifruit season has arrived, with nearly 11,000 tons of kiwifruit shipped to North America...
PBH issues 2018 annual report signaling strong finish to transformational year
PRESS RELEASE May 22, 2019 – Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 issued its 2018 Annual Report this...
Dallas moves past the loss of its terminal market and gains ground
As the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area goes from strength to strength in terms of population and business growth, the city’s...
Cherries: The quintessential seasonal fruit
To many consumers, cherry season equates to summer. No fruit or vegetable has as much success as a seasonal item...
Increase customer engagement through on-site visits
Customer visits can serve multiple functions—think of it as the original version of “face time”—without the electronic component. Making the...
USDA restricts PACA violators in Florida, Georgia, New York and Texas
As part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within the...
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