Viva Fresh continues healthy eating with 15,000-pound fresh produce donation

Mission, Texas – The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) BB #:162361 teamed up with North Texas Food Bank of Plano,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

How to forestall avocado boycotts

“Call it irreconcilable differences. Starting March 31st, we are no longer offering avocados on the Grand Central Bakery cafe menu,”...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Tomato prices strengthen as supplies transition to U.S.

The Mexican tomato season is winding down causing Roma and vine-ripe prices to rise. The outlier on pricing comes from...

3 years ago 1 minute read

BJ’s Wholesale Club opens small-format version

WARWICK, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club BB #:162875, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United States, announced...

3 years ago 7 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 29, 2021

The Environmental Working Group’s Dirty Dozen seems to be fizzling among mainstream media. Pamela and Greg discuss why, and what...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Study finds SNAP-eligible families less likely to buy fresh foods when grocery shopping online

April 26, 2022 –Families who are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits are less likely to purchase both...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Revol Greens hires two in leadership roles

OWATONNA, MINN. (April 28, 2022) — Revol Greens BB #:358676 continues to bring on stellar talent with the addition of...

3 years ago 3 minute read

IFPA hires VP of government relations

April 28, 2022 Washington, DC — With policy and regulatory advocacy as one of its foundational strategic priorities, the International...

3 years ago 5 minute read

IFPA joins group calling for changes at FDA

April 28, 2022 Newark, De. and Washington, D.C. – On Monday, dozens of organizations representing consumers, industry leaders, and state...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Aldi to eliminate plastic bags by the end of 2023

The Aldi BB #:116756 supermarket chain has announced a commitment to eliminate all plastic shopping bags from its stores by...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Peruvian avocado exports to grow 8-10% this year

According to figures from the National Agricultural Health Service (Senasa), Peru’s avocado shipments to international markets grew by 30 percent...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Ten Acre Marketing adds to staff

GRAND FORKS, ND (April 28, 2022) – Ten Acre Marketing welcomes marketing expert, Angela Sommers into the role of Account...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Weis Markets to spend $150MM on new stores, expansion, remodels

Sunbury, PA (April 28, 2022) – Weis Markets, Inc. BB #:104388 Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Jonathan H. Weis today...

3 years ago 2 minute read

LGS Specialty Sales’ summer citrus season starts soon

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 27, 2022) – LGS Specialty Sales BB #:138665, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Vertical farmer Kalera rebrands

ORLANDO, Fla., April 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kalera, one of the world’s leading hydroponic indoor vertical farmers, announces its...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Avocados From Mexico introduces Guactail for Cinco de Mayo

DALLAS, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — It’s time to take Cinco de Mayo celebrations from adequate to awesome. Avocados From...

3 years ago 3 minute read

7-Eleven plans to hire 60,000 on national hiring day

IRVING, Texas, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — 7-Eleven BB #:105528, Speedway and Stripes, along with participating independent franchise owners and...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Local Bounti issues 2021 sustainability report

HAMILTON, Mont., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Local Bounti Corporation, a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company combining the best aspects...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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