Summer holiday season brings strong avocado sales

MISSION VIEJO, CA – Summer avocado sales continued to grow as shoppers purchased a record number of fresh Hass avocados...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Produce Pointers: Negative returns

The Problem Negative return from price-after-sale (PAS) transaction. The Key Point Price-after-sale sellers are not responsible for negative returns. The...

4 years ago 2 minute read

USDA sanctions California PACA violator

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Poblano Fresh Produce Corp. BB...

4 years ago 2 minute read

South Mill Champs acquires mushroom processor

KENNETT SQUARE, Pa., Jan. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — South Mill Champs, BB #:185043 one of the largest high-quality mushroom growers...

4 years ago 2 minute read

ProduceIQ: Markets quietly anticipate New Year

Overall prices are slightly higher three weeks in a row. Yet, values remain low compared to historical norms. Demand varies...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Q&A: American Blueberry Growers Alliance

Like many sectors of the fruit and vegetable industry, blueberries have seen a considerable increase in imports in recent years....

4 years ago 5 minute read

Chipotle launches Cilantro-Lime cauliflower rice in Keto, Whole30, and plant-based menu options

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Jan. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced Cilantro-Lime Cauliflower Rice is available...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Penske Logistics completes acquisition of Black Horse Carriers, Inc.

READING, Pa., Dec. 31, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Penske Logistics has successfully completed its previously announced acquisition of Black Horse Carriers,...

4 years ago 1 minute read

Village Farms CEO sells over 500,000 company stock shares

TORONTO, Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – Michael A. DeGiglio, Chief Executive Officer and a director of Village Farms International, Inc....

4 years ago 3 minute read

Technomic releases 2021 foodservice industry predictions

PRESS RELEASE: CHICAGO —Technomic has released three different whitepapers for the U.S., Canada and global markets, sharing foodservice industry predictions for...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Chilean cherries projected for record season

It’s summer in Chile, and that means it’s time for Chilean Cherries. The Chilean cherry season is in full swing,...

4 years ago 2 minute read

American Peanut Council names PMA veteran as CEO

The American Peanut Council BB #:162575 is pleased to announce the selection of Richard Owen as its new President &...

4 years ago 3 minute read

FDA’s Frank Yiannas reflects on 10 years of FSMA

Ten years ago today, on Jan. 4, 2011, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law and Congress’ mandate...

4 years ago 10 minute read

USDA announces $1.5 billion for another round of food boxes

PRESS RELEASE: (Washington, D.C., January 4, 2021) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Credit Risks: Determine a customer’s worth

While dealing with troubled or nonpaying customer can be difficult and costly, it should be remembered that no relationship is...

4 years ago 2 minute read

EFI certification highlights Rainier Fruit’s 2020

PRESS RELEASE: SELAH, Wash., December 29, 2020 – An unprecedented year highlighted innovation and integrity at Rainier Fruit Company BB #:113453...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Nuro acquires autonomous trucking firm Ike

Nuro, the autonomous vehicle company piloting grocery delivery services with retailers like Kroger and Walmart, has acquired self-driving truck firm...

4 years ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Top 10 drivers affecting 2021’s fresh produce market – Part 2

ProduceIQ is bringing a bonus gift in addition to its weekly market highlights: a look to 2021, analyzing the “new...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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