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Fraud: Spotting the impostors
How do you spot a fraudulent business? Rick Fryman, president and COO of TC Marketing, Inc. BB #:126889 in Napoleon,...
Produce demand surges in first of eight non-holiday weeks
Grocery sales have trended above 2019 levels since the second week of March. Gains during non-holiday weeks had been experiencing...
Legislation aims to offset uncollectable debt due to COVID shutdowns
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2020) – Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL) and Jimmy Panetta (CA) introduced the Providing Liquidity for...
The many flavors of fraud
Fraud comes in many sizes, flavors, and colors. It can take place within a company. One form is payroll fraud,...
USDA: We’re a burger nation
I guess you didn’t need me to tell you, but I will anyway: we are a burger nation. I tease...
Celery supply returns to normal
Volume has shifted seasonally from Southern to Central California. VOLUME TOTAL, CELERY CONVENTIONAL FROM MAY 1ST THROUGH JULY 15TH When...
CDC ranks watercress highest in chronic disease reduction
PRESS RELEASE: Fellsmere, Fla. (July 17, 2020) – As COVID-19 concerns escalate around the country, consumers are seeking immunity-boosting ingredients...
Publix kicks off Produce for Kids campaign to support Feeding America
PRESS RELEASE: LAKELAND, FL – July 20, 2020 – The annual Publix BB #:110909 Produce for Kids® campaign kicked off on...
Big Lots names Walmart grocery vet to EVP, Chief Merchandising Officer
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Big Lots, Inc. (NYSE: BIG) today announced that Jack Pestello has been appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising...
Mission, Hazel Technologies partner to launch AvoLast shelf life extension
OXNARD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mission Produce Inc. BB #:118126, the world’s most advanced avocado network, today in partnership with Hazel Technologies Inc.,...
‘Business will never be the same, and that’s OK,’ and other wisdom from foodservice executives
A panel of foodservice executives kicked off the Produce Marketing Association’s BB #:153748 Foodservice Delivered conference with a view from...
Colombia keeps up banana output despite COVID-19, Panama disease
As the world’s fourth largest banana exporter, Colombia has maintained production despite threats from the coronavirus and Panama disease (R4T),...
Steady onion market welcomes new crop
Onions continue to prove resilient as buyers start to see more volume from the 2020-21 season. Fresh crop supplies are...
Loss of events is a double hurt
Events are such a vital part of the produce industry. Not only is it important to see the products and...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 17, 2020
Pamela and Greg discuss the reasons behind the red hot citrus market. Pamela thinks other fresh produce items need a...
How to spot a fraudulent business
Fraud is alive and well in the world of commerce, and in the fresh produce industry. But is it rising...
USDA cites Arizona company for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2020 – As a part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and...
Citrus exporters find hot U.S. market
Citrus exporters to the U.S. are finding a hot market this summer as retail demand has been explosive during the...
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