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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...