Where and how often consumers shop unlocks marketing opportunities

As a mom of two growing boys, I’m not surprised shoppers with children had a higher likelihood of buying fruits...

4 years ago 4 minute read

NRA: Restaurant industry in free fall, thousands of closures

WASHINGTON, DC Dec. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the National Restaurant Association sent a letter to Congressional leadership, sharing new...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Mastronardi Produce opens Laredo facility

Kingsville, ON and Laredo, TX (December 4, 2020) – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453, an industry-leading greenhouse pioneer that sells and...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Stemilt’s Fruit Tracker reveals apple volumes down

WENATCHEE, Wash. – This month’s Fruit Tracker’s Fast Facts: The Cast video analysis featuring Stemilt’s BB #:113654 Roger Pepperl and...

4 years ago 4 minute read

C-Stores: The challenges of the pandemic

Despite the positive numbers and outlook, convenience stores have not escaped the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic that hit much...

4 years ago 2 minute read

American avocado demand boosts economies of U.S. and Mexico

DALLAS, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new economic contribution analysis from Texas A&M University (1), the imports...

4 years ago 5 minute read

A look ahead to the winter onion market

There has been nothing steady about 2020 when it comes to produce, and onions were not immune to the pandemic...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Selling health at foodservice may work this time

Restaurant dining is often seen as a treat, which is why produce has often failed to sell its health message...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Vanguard International expands global sales staff

ISSAQUAH, WA – Vanguard International BB #:139145 has expanded their global sales team with the hiring of Ana Yanez in...

4 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 4, 2020

Pamela and Greg discuss fresh produce opportunities for foodservice, convenience stores and … chonky blueberries … in this week’s episode....

4 years ago 1 minute read

Zespri partners with U.S. growers to harvest SunGold Kiwifruit

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Since the launch of Zespri’s BB #:141270 SunGold Kiwifruit into the American market six years ago,...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Dollar General: self-distribution may speed produce roll-out

Goodlettsville, TN-based Dollar General BB #:172794 continues to ramp up fresh produce offerings in its stores, as the company opened...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Generation Farms develops enhanced logistics program

MIAMI, FL — Generation Farms BB #:369223, a grower-shipper of premium-quality conventional and organic fruits and vegetables, has created an...

4 years ago 2 minute read

C-Stores: Evolving with changing shopping habits

While the pandemic overall has been dismal for many, some consumer habits that have changed and are being witnessed in...

4 years ago 3 minute read

WinCo Foods partners with Afresh Technologies for food waste reduction

SAN FRANCISCO and BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 3, 2020, 7 a.m. PST — Afresh, the artificial intelligence-powered fresh replenishment platform, and...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy recognizes John Anderson with Lifetime Achievement award

The British Columbia Produce Marketing Association recently recognized Oppy’s BB #:116424 Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson with its...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Sysco names Chief Information and Digital Officer

HOUSTON, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation BB #:105962, the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today that...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Private equity group acquires packaging firm StePac

TEFEN, Israel, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh produce packaging specialists StePac L.A., Ltd. BB #:169414 has been acquired by...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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