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Trader Joe’s: A niche in produce
Although fresh produce was not part of Pronto Markets or the first Trader Joe’s store, it has since become an...
Peruvian table grape exports increase 18% in 2020-2021
In the 2020-2021 season, Peruvian table grape exports reached 464,000 tons, reflecting an increase of 18 percent compared to the...
E-Grocer Weee! raises $315MM in capital
FREMONT, Calif., March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Weee! (www.sayweee.com), the leading ethnic e-grocer in the United States, today announced $315...
Avocados From Mexico expands partnership with Mexican artist Thalia Sodi, launches Avocado Nation Studios
DALLAS, March 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Avocados From Mexico BB #:371130, the No. 1 selling brand of avocados in the...
Sysco adds three toolkits to Foodie Solutions platform
HOUSTON (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), BB #:105962 the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today the addition...
Del Monte Fresh partners with Apeel on avocados
Coral Gables, FL – Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., BB #:111187 one of North America’s leading marketers and distributors...
ITA to host webinars on tomato suspension agreement
Those wanting a refresher on the 2019 tomato suspension agreement are in luck. The International Trade Administration’s Enforcement and Compliance...
Trader Joe’s: Foragers and pricing
According to Phil Lempert, Trader Joe’s Company, BB #:162286 Monrovia, CA, is also known for its “foragers”—a network of buyers...
The Biden administration’s view of trade
Just as Joe Biden brings a dramatically different approach to the U.S. presidency than Donald Trump, so he does when...
Getting bigger vs. getting better
In a recent press release by Progressive Produce BB #:113613, CEO Jim Leimkuhler, who is retiring at the end of...
Immigration reform no closer to reality
The U.S. House of Representatives expect to pass the Farm Modernization Workforce Act as soon as Thursday, March 18. The...
SpartanNash rebrands BRT Indianapolis and Managed Freight Minnesota operations
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – SpartanNash BB #:104892 today announced it has realigned its BRT Indianapolis BB #:334085 and Managed Freight...
Dirty Dozen, Clean 15 lists released for 2021
The Environmental Working Group has released its controversial Dirty Dozen and Clean 15 lists of fresh produce items that consumers...
‘Dirty Dozen’ list scientifically unsupportable, hurts consumers
(Watsonville, CA) Peer reviewed research and a survey of registered dietitians has shown the potential negative impact on fruit and...
GrubMarket acquires Texas produce wholesaler
SAN FRANCISCO March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of RJ Produce...
Hazel Tech to host first Cherry Quality Summit
The virtual event, held on March 26, 2021, will feature discussion of the latest Cherry quality research, market trends and...
Viva Fresh golf tournament adds additional course
March 17, 2021 Mission, Texas – It will certainly be a lucky St. Patrick’s Day for many as the Texas...
FDA’s partnership with Mexican counterparts strengthens food safety
The following was released by the FDA’s Donald Prater, Associate Commissioner for Imported Food Safety; Julie Moss, Director of the...
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