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Rail strike averted, but problems remain
In recent weeks, the produce industry was rattled by news of a possible nationwide railway strike. It never materialized. After...
Dole brings back Malnutrition campaign with fruit-based ink promotion
LONDON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Designed to spark conversation and action, Malnutrition Labels: Nutritional Ink, launched today by the...
T&G boosts Jazz apple sales with Halloween campaign
It will be more tasty treats – without the tricks – this Halloween as JAZZ apples ramps up its successful...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 30, 2022
Greg’s back from the International Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference with bad news about immigration reform. Aldi and Lidl are...
FFVA issues update on Hurricane Ian
Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 Statement on Hurricane Ian Our thoughts and prayers are with all impacted by...
Produce industry celebrates Tom Stenzel’s service
Dinner proceeds of over $100,000 to benefit IFPA’s Foundation for Fresh Produce Washington, D.C. – Following International Fresh Produce Association’s...
Peruvian fresh avocado exports to grow 10% in 2022 season
From the beginning of the campaign to date, Peruvian avocado exports have reached 559,000 tons, reflecting an increase of 8...
End food stamps for junk food
President Biden’s recently announced goal of ending hunger in America by 2030 is certainly a worthy and admirable objective. It...
Western Growers issues statement on signing of AB 2183
IRVINE, CALIF. – Following Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of AB 2183 into law, Western Growers BB #:144734 President and CEO...
Game Changers: Vertical Growing
As a produce industry observer, I’m always on the lookout for innovation. And, as the North American fresh produce industry...
Midterm election projection from Washington Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Historically, the party of the president does poorly in the midterm election, but this year may not...
GRAPHIC: Apples by the numbers
The U.S. is the world’s second largest apple producer, and its citizens consume more apples than any other fruit but...
UNFI expands, upgrades Shoppers banner
PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As part of its commitment to build its Shoppers banner by adding to and improving the stores in...
Eden Green opens first phase of $47MM vertical farm in North Texas
DALLAS, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Eden Green Technology BB #:375490, a next-generation indoor agriculture company, today announced its continued...
Williams Sonoma announces partnership with POM Wonderful
SAN FRANCISCO – Williams Sonoma, a portfolio brand of Williams-Sonoma, Inc., the world’s largest digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retailer,...
Food surplus app Too Good To Go launches in LA
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Too Good To Go, the world’s largest surplus food marketplace, today announces its...
Kroger marks anniversary of Zero Hunger Zero Waste impact plan
CINCINNATI, Sept. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Throughout the month of September, The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 celebrated the five-year anniversary...
Game Changers: The Big Apple
As a produce industry observer, I’m always on the lookout for innovation. And, as the North American fresh produce industry...