The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 10, 2025

Let’s talk food trends 2025, dunnhumby’s retailer preference index, and what’s happening with citrus acreage in Florida. Related Stories:

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Bako Sweet promotes heart-healthy sweet potatoes for February

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (Jan. 8, 2025) – As the year kicks off, Bako Sweet BB #:207680 encourages retailers to prepare for...

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Peruvian fruit exports exceed $6B in 2024

In 2024, Peruvian fruit exports exceeded $6 billion, according to Agraria, citing the head of the Ministry of Foreign Trade...

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UNFI separates fresh in realignment of wholesale business

January 8, 2025 PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced actions it is taking to advance the...

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Walnut industry forms Walnut Alliance of California

January 8, 2025 Sacramento, CA — A group of walnut industry members announced today the launch of a new organization...

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Five produce-focused food trends for 2025  

Bonus content: I discussed this year’s choices with Lori Taylor, founder and CEO of The Produce Moms in Episode 331...

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Tentative agreement reached to avoid Eastern port strike

January 8, 2025 NORTH BERGEN/LYNDHURST, NJ (January 8, 2025) – The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and United States Maritime Alliance...

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Ocean Mist Farms names COO

CASTROVILLE, Calif. (January 8, 2025) – Ocean Mist Farms BB #:111742, North America’s leading grower and shipper of fresh artichokes,...

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dunnhumby 2024 retail index shows importance of consumer value

January 08, 2025 CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today released the eighth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference...

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IFPA launches new strategic plan, announces new roles

January 9, 2025 Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 kicked off 2025 by jumping into the...

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Equitable Food Initiative celebrates 2024 accomplishments

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2024 – Equitable Food Initiative {{BB #385632}}, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers,...

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Specialty crops secure $650MM more in market assistance

WASHINGTON, D.C. (Jan. 6, 2025) – The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance (SCFBA) issued the following statement today in response to...

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Mountain View Fruit Sales hires director of business development

Reedley, CA – January 6, 2025 – Mountain View Fruit Sales BB #:151931, a family-owned group of stone fruit growers,...

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Honeybear Brands offers Honeymoon apples for limited time

Honeybear Brands, owned by Wescott Agri Products, Inc., Elgin, MN BB #:128246, offers retailers a sneak peak at its proprietary...

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Three tech firms partner to deploy driverless trucks at scale

January 06, 2025 LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aurora, Continental, and NVIDIA today announced a long-term strategic partnership to deploy driverless trucks at...

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USDA, USTR announce appointments to trade advisory committees

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8, 2025 – U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced...

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Tierra Suelta offers peak season star fruit

Miami, FL, December 2024 — Tropical fruit grower and importer Tierra Suelta BB #:279428 announced strong volumes of high quality,...

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Stemilt supports 50+ groups in Greater Wenatchee Valley in 2024

December 31, 2024 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt’s BB #:113654 2024 donations supported over 50 organizations within the Wenatchee Valley in Washington...

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