NGA statement supports FTC challenge of Kroger-Albertsons merger

February 26, 2024 Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) BB #:163424 today issued the following response to the...

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USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on Nevada produce business

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Superior Growers LLC BB #:286289, satisfied a reparation order in...

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Foster-Caviness hires vice president of sales and marketing

GREENSBORO, NC, February 26, 2024 – Foster-Caviness BB #:108583 has added produce industry leader Chris Fuss to its team as...

1 year ago 2 minute read

USDA files PACA action against PA tomato distributor

WASHINGTON, Feb 27, 2024 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Northeast Tomato Distributors...

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Biden ⁠Harris administration announces $1.7B in new funding for hunger, healthy communities

FACT SHEET: Today, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing 141 new bold commitments from stakeholders across the nation, including health systems,...

1 year ago 12 minute read

Driscoll’s acquires Australian produce firm

Watsonville, Calif. (February 25, 2024) – As a critical strategic partner, Driscoll’s BB #:116044 is part of an experienced North...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Titan Farms debuts new website

Ridge Spring, SC., February 26, 2023 – Titan Farms BB #:175539, the industry-leading grower, packer, and shipper of fresh peaches...

1 year ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Cucumbers hit record high prices

From kayaking in one of the driest places on earth, Death Valley National Park, to 70-degree highs in places like...

1 year ago 4 minute read

AMS issues OIG guidance for vendors to avoid scams

The Office of Inspector General for the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) has become aware of a scam involving...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Naturipe Farms starts California season in time for National Strawberry Day

Salinas, CA – [February 26, 2024] – In celebration of National Strawberry Day on February 27, Naturipe Farms BB #:165382...

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FTC sues to block Kroger’s Acquisition of Albertsons

Largest supermarket merger in U.S. history will eliminate competition and raise grocery prices for millions of Americans, while harming tens...

1 year ago 8 minute read

Peruvian mango exports to North America fall dramatically

From week 36 to week 5 of the current Peruvian mango campaign, export shipments have dropped 74 percent, reaching 42,017...

1 year ago 1 minute read

Kroger issues statement on FTC decision to block proposed merger with Albertsons Companies

CINCINNATI, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today issued the following statement: Contrary to the FTC’s statements, blocking...

1 year ago 6 minute read

Peruvian lime exports grow 63% in the first 3 weeks of 2024

Limes are one of the fruits that has grown the most in Peruvian exports so far this year, with a...

1 year ago 1 minute read

WA Senator celebrates apple exports to India with growers

02.20.24 SEATTLE, WA – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) joined Prakash Gupta, the Consul General of the newly-opened India...

1 year ago 3 minute read

UNFI wraps spring-summer expo in Orlando, FL

February 23, 2024 PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 successfully wrapped up its second Spring & Summer Show...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 23, 2024

This week in As the World Turns, aka the Kroger/Albertsons saga, there may be an FTC lawsuit as soon as...

1 year ago 1 minute read

Eastern Produce Council’s Annual Gala to honor former president

For Immediate Release: February 22, 2024 — The EPC looks forward to honoring former President Marianne Santo, who passed away...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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