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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 7, 2021
Pamela and Greg discuss the bloodbath happening in the trucking and transportation market, the somewhat confusing and disappointing numbers coming from the USDA for the new fresh produce...
Pamela and Greg discuss the bloodbath happening in the trucking and transportation market, the somewhat confusing and disappointing numbers coming from the USDA for the new fresh produce box, and an even more confusing report about local produce. Pamela also reviews her ghost kitchen experience with MrBeast burger.
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- USDA invests $90MM in grants for local food producers affected by the pandemic
- USDA Produce Box budget set for $20MM
- Farmers to Families Food Box Program extended through May
- What MrBeast burger taught me about ghost kitchens

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