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Fertilizer prices: Another casualty of the Ukraine war
Even Russian oligarchs have a legitimate point here. Sanctioned Russian fertilizer and coal tycoon Andrey Melnichenko was quoted by Reuters...
Dollar Stores and Fresh Produce: A winning strategy?
Dollar stores are a force to be reckoned with, boasting more than 34,000 locations and counting. Most stores are under...
ProduceIQ: Georgia freeze may cause production gap
On Sunday morning, Valdosta, Georgia, recorded 28-degree temps. The extent of damage to South Georgia and North Florida growing regions...
Vertical farmer Future Crops receives new investment round
Westland, Netherlands – Future Crops announces a new investment round led by Tencent to accelerate growth. Future Crops is shaping...
Wholesum offers spring organic tomato pack
AMADO, ARIZ., March 14, 2021 — Wholesum, BB #:135847 Fair Trade Certified growers and shippers of organic fresh produce, is...
Sunbasket partnership will deliver food as medicine
New program combines diet quality assessment tools with delicious, dietician-approved meals to help health and wellness managers assist their community...
Oppy transitions to import apple and pear season
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Bringing top-quality import apples and pears from the world’s most sought-after production regions, Oppy BB #:116424,...
Bobalu’s video series previews spring berry harvest
As the first day of Spring approaches, Bobalu Berries BB #:354734 is launching new video content that captures the essence...
The war in Ukraine and Ecuadorean bananas
What does the war in Ukraine have to do with the price of bananas in Ecuador? It sounds like a...
TX1015 Sweet Onion Marketing campaign kicks off second year
Mission, Texas (March 14, 2022) – The Texas 1015 Sweet Onion (TX1015) marketing campaign is celebrating the start of the...
New York pledges $140MM for Hunts Point improvements
Hunts Point Terminal Market is getting a $140 million boost as part of a broader economic development plan introduced by...
Harvest mechanization has a long way to go
As practically everyone in the industry knows, there are strong pressures to hasten the mechanization of fruit and vegetable production....
Colombian avocado exports to the U.S. to increase by 50% by 2024
Colombia exported 2,376 tons of avocados to the U.S. last year, and in 2022 plans to increase that by 30...
Mori secures $50MM in funding to commercialize shelf-life extension solutions
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mori, a food technology company focused on extending shelf-life to reduce waste and create more sustainable supply chains, today...
G&R Farms challenges produce industry to support Ukraine refugees
G&R Farms, Glennville, GA, BB #:114342 is donating $2,500 to World Central Kitchen to help Ukrainian refugees. “I have...
Sakata Seed America to open lettuce distribution facility in California
Marina, CA, March 2022 – Sakata Seed America is solidifying its leadership position in the lettuce category, announcing a new,...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – March 11, 2022
Greg breaks down the successes of the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure and industry excitement for the next few months...
Consumer Price Index shows highest produce inflation in 12 years
March 10, 2022 — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.8 percent in February on a...