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Legacy media still wants to scare with the Dirty Dozen
Every year when the Environmental Working Group releases its Dirty Dozen list, we look at how legacy media covers the release.
General News
ACSI releases restaurant customer satisfaction rankings
Amid rising food prices and shifting consumer preferences, the restaurant industry is facing a dilemma of “super size” proportions.
CPMA highlights agriculture’s role in global growth at G7 event
CPMA’s Ron Lemaire represented the fresh produce supply chain in the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture G7 event.
Northwest Cherry Growers projects larger summer crop
Northwest Cherry Growers expect a strong crop with at least 22 million boxes, marking a 13 percent increase compared to…
Stemilt kicks off Rainier cherry season
Stemilt offers the longest availability of Rainier cherries, ready to position retail partners for success from mid-June to early August.
Chiquita launches ‘Likely the Best Snack Ever’ campaign
With its new banana campaign, “Likely the Best Snack Ever,” Chiquita is redefining what it means to snack smart.
CMI Orchards starts Skylar Rae cherry season
Skylar Rae cherries, the world’s sweetest and crunchiest cherry variety, is back and better than ever, says CMI Orchards.
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Retail
Walmart Canada lowers prices on hundreds of staple items
Walmart Canada has lowered the everyday low price of hundreds of staple items to help Canadians save money and live…
Hugo’s Family Marketplace partners with Empower Fresh for produce ordering
The partnership brings together Hugo’s commitment to local service and Empower Fresh’s easy-to-use, AI-powered produce platform.
AWG partners with university to enhance data-driven strategies
Associated Wholesale Grocers collaborated with Gies College of Business at the University of Illinois on two data research projects.
T&T Supermarkets plans to open its largest California store
T&T Supermarket announces its second store in Southern California at the Crossroads Marketplace Chino Hills, set to open in Fall…
Avocados From Colombia completes campaign with Weis Markets
The Colombia Avocado Board partnered with Weis Markets, Inc. to launch the Heart of Colombia Avocado Display Contest.
Cyberattack disrupts UNFI grocery distribution
UNFI said that it is the victim of a cyberattack that has disrupted its operations, including distribution of fresh produce.
People
Yum! Brands names new CEO
Yum! Brands’ Board of Directors has unanimously elected Chris Turner, 50, as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2025.
Progressive Produce adds to sales leadership
Progressive Produce is excited to announce that Andy Webb has accepted the role of Vice President of Business Development.
The Foundation for Fresh Produce appoints Chief Medical Officer
The Foundation for Fresh Produce announces that Dr. Jelena Gligorijević will serve as Chief Medical Officer, a new position.
Veg-Land/JBJ Distributing adds to leadership team
Veg-Land, Inc./JBJ Distributing and Fresh Cut Inc., announces that Todd Linsky has joined them to help steer their strategic growth.
Baloian Farms adds to sales staff
Family-owned Baloian Farms is pleased to announce the appointment of Diana Ybarra to the position of Account Manager.
Dole mourns its former leader David Murdock
Dole Food Company posted a memorial on LinkedIn regarding its former CEO and owner David Murdock, who died June 9…
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Legacy media still wants to scare with the Dirty Dozen
Every year when the Environmental Working Group releases its Dirty Dozen list, we look at how legacy media covers the…
ProduceIQ: ICE sizzles hotter than the demand for produce
The ProduceIQ Index shows produce demand is down, as are prices, as immigration enforcement and tariffs cause concerns.
The Produce Reporter Week in Review June 13, 2025
As the produce industry met in Washington, DC, the tomato suspension agreement debate heated up, and the 2025 “Dirty Dozen”…
CEA group calls for stable tomato market
Tom Stenzel, Executive Director of CEA Alliance, said members “strongly support renegotiation of the suspension agreement.”
IFPA CEO: Fresh produce needs to own the MAHA conversation
In this time of Make America Healthy Again, fresh produce needs to establish itself as the whole food solution, says…
ProduceIQ: Tropical Storm Alvin soaks Mexican grapes
As we head into mid-June, the produce market is buzzing with seasonal transitions, weather-driven surprises, and promising forecasts. From tropical…
Transportation
Truck Availability Report, June 12, 2025
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
Truck Availability Report, June 5, 2025
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
Truck Availability Report, May 29, 2025
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
Truck Availability Report, May 22, 2025
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
DAT: Load posts spiked 29% to their highest point in 2025
The number of posted loads on DAT One jumped to 2.9 million, the highest weekly total for the year and…
Truck Availability Report, May 15, 2025
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
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