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ProduceIQ: Lower demand, economic pessimism help to lower prices
Global markets plummeted last week in response to August’s U.S. inflation report. Consequently, many Americans may forgo purchasing their favorite...
Grocery pickup profitability can be improved by choice between fee and speed
September 19, 2022 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The top reason shoppers choose to use grocery pickup is because of lower service fees, closely...
C-store chain EG America partners with Doordash for delivery
WESTBOROUGH, Mass., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — EG America, a leading convenience, coffee, fuel, and foodservice retailer, today announced a...
Instacart introduces technology to connect grocers’ online and in-store experience
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today unveiled Connected Stores...
Shuman Farms highlights commitment to sustainability
Reidsville, GA (September 19, 2022) – Shuman Farms BB #:157367 has always led the produce industry in important initiatives such...
Ocean Mist Farms makes debut at Southern Innovations 2022
CASTROVILLE, Calif. – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., will...
More quality problems in Salinas as rain follows heat
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 issued a new crop report on lettuce, leaf and row crop quality issues. The expected weekend...
Walnuts are produce too
When Robert Verloop took his job as CEO of the California Walnut Commission and executive director of the California Walnut...
USApple CEO urges Senate action on Farm Workforce Modernization Act
USApple BB #:145473 President & CEO Jim Bair spoke at a press conference September 15 on Capitol Hill urging Senate...
AFF hosts fifth farm tour
The Alliance for Food and Farming (AFF) hosted its fifth Safe Fruits and Veggies Farm Tour for registered dietitians, health...
IFPA to bring The Joy of Fresh to Washington Conference
September 15, 2022 – Washington, D.C. and Newark, De. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 continues to release...
Kroger Delivery expands to Alabama
BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, today announced the official...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 16, 2022
Pamela and Greg discuss Wegmans’ decision to ditch self-scanning, and how other retailers are dealing with shoplifting in an age...
Consumers seek value at retail now more than ever – are you delivering?
We all know prices are a lot higher than they were before the pandemic, but sometimes it takes a deep...
USDA files PACA action against Puerto Rico firm
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Island Fresh De...
USDA files PACA action against Florida company
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Burbano Corporation, doing...
USDA restricts five PACA violators in four states
WASHINGTON, Sept. 16, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses for failing...
Florida’s citrus acreage continues to shrink
Is citrus a vanishing industry in Florida? Recent figures released by USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) indicate that the...
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