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National Watermelon Association names queen, honors industry leaders at annual convention
Austin, TX – The National Watermelon Association (NWA) BB #:163428 proudly announced the crowning of Elanie Mason as the 2025...
Tariffs go into effect on Mexico, Canada
President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico took effect this morning. In response, Canadian Prime...
CPMA offers resources for tariff dispute
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 alerted its members March 4 that it will continue to monitor the tariff...
IFPA connects K-12 school menu planners with produce suppliers
March 4, 2025 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 recently hosted the School Foodservice Partner...
Mushroom Council announces new board members, officers
(March 4, 2025) – At its February 12-13 meeting in San Antonio, the Mushroom Council {{BB #161860}} welcomed two new...
GS Foods Group acquires California distributor
March 03, 2025 ONTARIO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GS Foods Group, Inc., a leading specialized food distributor owned by affiliates of Highview Capital,...
Kroger CEO resigns after investigation
CINCINNATI, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Rodney...
Avocados From Mexico starts campaign with American Heart Association
DALLAS, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — With many heart-healthy benefits including good fats, it’s no wonder why Avocados From Mexico...
GrubMarket releases GrubAssist AI upgrades
SAN FRANCISCO, March 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166, the AI-powered technology enabler and digital transformer of the American...
ProduceIQ: Tariff threat casts shadow over falling produce prices
In line with trends for week #9, Index prices are plummeting thanks to increased supply. Mexico is in full winter...
EarthFresh mourns the passing of its founder
In Loving Memory of Tom Hughes Sr. It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Tom Hughes...
Braga Fresh extends chopped salad kit line
SOLEDAD, Calif. – March 3, 2025 – Braga Fresh Family Farms, Inc. BB #:206762, home of Josie’s Organics, will debut extensions...
Peruvian blueberries start slower in January
Peruvian blueberries registered a drop in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. Exports totaled 23,454 tons worth...
Indianapolis Fruit to use Verdant Technologies’ HarvestHold Fresh for broccoli
CENTENNIAL, Colo. — Verdant Technologies BB #:377032 and Indianapolis Fruit BB #:102610, a leader in foodservice and retail wholesale distribution,...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 28, 2025
The Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada are scheduled to be back on for now, but that could change any...
Kaliroy Fresh to launch recycled clamshell at Southern Exposure
February 27, 2025 — At Southeast Produce Council’s Event in Orlando next week, Kaliroy Fresh LLC BB #:284503 will be...
Stemilt to promote branded fruit lineup at SEPC
February 27, 2025 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 is bringing a lineup of World Famous Fruit items to share...
Fareway Stores to acquire Iowa locations
(JOHNSTON, IA) – Fareway Stores, Inc. BB #:101730 has agreed to purchase two Brothers Market locations in Iowa, located at...