7 Reasons Leaders Fail: #5- Inability to Communicate Effectively

Nothing is more fatal to a business than poor communication—and this also starts at the top. Whether it’s too much...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Canadian company joins onion outbreak recall

Recall date: October 22, 2021 Reason for recall: Microbiological – Salmonella Hazard classification: Class 1 Company / Firm: Gwillimdale Farms Distribution: Ontario,...

4 years ago 3 minute read

BJ’s Wholesale snags H-E-B executive as new Chief Merchandising Officer

WESTBOROUGH, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. BB #:162875, a leading operator of membership warehouse clubs in the Eastern United...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Keeler Family Farms says recalled onions shipped to all 50 states

PRESS RELEASE: Keeler Family Farms BB #:326705 of Deming, NM is voluntarily recalling red, yellow, and white onions shipped from...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Kroger’s Home Chef meal kits, meal solutions surpass $1 billion in annual sales

CINCINNATI and CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co.BB #:100073 and Home Chef announced today the meal solutions...

4 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets absorb chaos to achieve virtual balance

(Week #42, ending October 22nd)  ProduceIQ Index:  $1.02/pound, flat over prior week Between yet another Mexican hurricane, “Rick,” and Zuckerberg’s Metaverse,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Fruit World expecting robust citrus season

REEDLEY, CA — Fruit World, BB #:187196 a family-owned, flavor-focused grower-shipper of organic and conventional fruit, has announced they expect...

4 years ago 4 minute read

WP Produce reaches sustainability milestone: solar panel installation

Miami, FL — WP Produce, BB #:143203 and their Desbry Tropical Avocado brand, has completed a major milestone towards their...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Two new OGS 2021 ed sessions announced

MONTEREY, CA — A pair of recently announced educational sessions will explore how technology is enhancing the production of organic...

4 years ago 5 minute read

7 Reasons Leaders Fail: #4- Taking People for Granted

Employees keep a business moving and growing, but they’re also people who don’t want to feel as if they’re being...

4 years ago 2 minute read

USDA to study, establish standards for CEA

Agency will utilize AmplifiedAg’s advanced hydroponic container-based vertical farming platform to study crop production, food safety, market quality, and nutrition...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Stemilt’s latest apple trends report shows success of proprietary varieties

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt’s BB #:113654 Fast Facts: The Cast is back and starts their fall return by analyzing the...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Cool weather causes bell pepper prices to rise

Bell pepper supplies are slowing as cool California evening weather affects ripening. This drop in supply is causing prices to...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Chilean fruit exports finish 2020-21 up 1.2%

The 2020-2021 Chilean fresh fruit export season ended with a total of 2,567,717 tons, reflecting a 1.2 percent increase over...

4 years ago 3 minute read

FDA identifies companies involved in onion salmonella outbreak

The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Oranienburg infections linked...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Del Monte extends import hub contract with Port Manatee

PALMETTO, Florida – Port Manatee and Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A. Inc. BB #:111187 have reached agreement to keep the...

4 years ago 3 minute read

GrubMarket expands into Canada through acquisition

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Vancouver-based Funtech...

4 years ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 22, 2021

Is the latest wave of controlled environment agriculture making the turn toward widespread adoption? And Instacart has accomplished more than...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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