The secret to Costco’s blueberry success story

Blueberries are a success story at Costco, and the recipe can be easily summed up in one word: quality. “Always...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Awe Sum Organics announces their organic Peruvian grape program

PRESS RELEASE We are excited to offer organic table grapes from Peru in our Awe Sum Organics BB #:157008 label...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Southeastern Grocers sets groundwork for IPO

JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southeastern Grocers, Inc., parent company of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. BB #:110823, Bi-Lo LLC BB #:107593, Harvey’s, and Fresco...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Growers Express announces new Chief Operating Officer

MONTEREY, CA – September 28, 2020 – Growers Express, LLC, BB #:126866 the innovator and premier processor of high-quality frozen...

5 years ago 3 minute read

FPAA names 2020 Member of the Year

The Members of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 have named Jose Antonio Martinez of Divine...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Cilantro prices on the rise

Cilantro has seen a normal summer end with prices rising thanks to turbulent California weather. The heat waves that have...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Charlie’s Produce acquires Muir Copper Canyon Farms

SEATTLE (September 30, 2020) – Charlie’s Produce, BB #:128220 an employee-owned, independent produce company serving the West Coast since 1978,...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Re Fresh expands team with produce industry pros

Salinas, CA – Re Fresh, BB #:369535 launched in August by produce industry veterans Doug Fisher and Joe Cimino to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Global impact of avocados at West Pak Avocado

Murrieta, CA – West Pak Avocado, BB #:117036 a California-based grower, packer, and distributor of premium avocados, just released its...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Kroger announces new Senior VP of Supply Chain

CINCINNATI, The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced the retirement of Robert Clark, senior vice president of supply chain, manufacturing...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Data shows California lettuce growers complying with new water rules

Sacramento, CA — (September 30, 2020) Last year the Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement BB #:210653 approved significant changes to improve...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Crowded grocery aisles are becoming a problem

I think I’ve identified my new shopping sweet spot: 8 p.m. on the night of a televised presidential debate. I stopped by...

5 years ago 3 minute read

United Fresh to continue fall programming on LIVE! 365 platform

WASHINGTON, D.C. – United Fresh BB #:145458 has announced its slate of new programming taking place this fall on the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

A frank talk about telling our story

The corner of my mind containing things agricultural has a phrase rattling around in it: “telling our story.” I first...

5 years ago 4 minute read

UNFI starts CEO search

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced that Steven L. Spinner has informed the Board of...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Giddings Fruit opens U.S. office

Monterey, CA (September 29, 2020) — Giddings Fruit, a leading global supplier of conventional and organic berries, cherries and more,...

5 years ago 4 minute read

USDA files action against Texas distributor for alleged PACA violations

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Fresh Produce Inc....

5 years ago 2 minute read

Farmers to Families Food Box Program surpasses 100 million boxes delivered

(Washington, D.C., September 29, 2020) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that more than 100 million food...

5 years ago 2 minute read

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