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Buyer, seller, grower groups join to fund CPS produce safety research
WOODLAND, Calif. — Investing in the food safety of fresh produce comes down to pride, potential, partnership and priorities, say...
Trucking Concerns: Hours of Service
Most issues facing truckers are interconnected. The parking problem is tied into Hours Of Service requirements, which are set by...
Ocean Mist Farms invests in social media influencers for 2021-22
CASTROVILLE, Calif. – Ocean Mist Farms, BB #:111742 the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in the U.S., is...
Costa Rica takes the gold in 2020
Costa Rica was the top banana in 2020. The nation was the largest fresh or dried banana exporter in Central...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 20, 2021
Greg thinks the USDA should go farther to target SNAP dollar spending toward more healthful foods, and Pamela doesn’t disagree...
USApple forecasts 2021-22 production over 11 billion pounds, up 2.7% on last year
Chicago (August 19, 2021) — While the COVID-19 pandemic has tested the apple industry up and down the supply chain,...
USDA only goes part way to improve nutrition
The USDA committed billions of dollars to improve Americans’ nutrition but could do much more to ensure they buy and...
Publix opens 9th GreenWise Market
LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Publix GreenWise Market opened its newest location in the redeveloped Water Street neighborhood of Tampa, Florida. It is...
Stemilt kicks off SweeTango apple season
QUINCY, WA – Stemilt BB #:113654 is kicking off the SweeTango apple season this week with harvest in central Washington....
USApple elects board chair for 2021-22
Chicago (August 20, 2021) —The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 has named a new chair to lead its board of...
Congratulations to the Blue Book New Trading & Transportation Members
CONGRATULATIONS are extended to the following firms which have earned certification as a Blue Book Trading or Transportation Member. Use...
Trucking Concerns: Bad Roads, Bad Times
It’s hardly news that much of the infrastructure of the United States—including its roadways—is long overdue for overhaul and upgrading....
Produce brands’ big opportunity for marketing to online shoppers
With the growth of online grocery shopping, produce companies have a much bigger opportunity for brand marketing at affordable levels....
Peruvian avocado exports break records in 2021
From January through July of this year, Peruvian avocado exports totaled 407,349 tons, reflecting a growth of 19 percent when...
Lori Taylor tapped to emcee Kroger 2021 Wellness Festival
THE PRODUCE MOMS Makes Fourth Appearance at the Festival Co-Founded by Kroger and Singer-Songwriter Jewel Lori Taylor, Founder and CEO...
United Fresh releases Produce Industry Compensation & Benefits Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 18, 2021) – United Fresh Produce Association BB #:145458 has published the sixth edition of its Produce...
DNO Produce refreshes brand
COLUMBUS, OH— DNO BB #:134515 showcases brand refresh through new logos, clean and fresh colors and simple imagery and illustrations...
United Fresh releases Summer 2021 Fresh Insights for Foodservice report
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Summer 2021 issue of United Fresh’s BB #:145458 Fresh Insights for Foodservice is now available. Sponsored...
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