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Chilean blueberries’ demand and prices rise amid pandemic
A report composed by ProChile shows that amid COVID-19’s overall negative effect on exports and lower sale of fruits, there...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 5, 2020
Pamela and Greg discuss the “retail bloodbath” in the Southeast, Pamela has insight on the USDA’s food box program and...
PBH details member benefits, 2021 strategy
Produce for Better Health BB #:157162 leaders elaborated on their marketing strategy to increase fruit and vegetable consumption on a...
Celery volume booms
Celery volume continues to stay above normal levels, keeping up with consumer demand. The latest IRI retail scan figures show...
U.S.-Taiwan sign organic equivalence agreement
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2020 — The American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the...
Bar codes, DNA and food safety
You know it already: bar codes are everywhere. But a team of synthetic biologists at Harvard, MIT, and Boston University...
Greenhouses: The world of protected growing
As the desire for year-round availability climbs, suppliers and others look to greenhouses to augment demand. Given the explosive growth...
AWG plans to consolidate Memphis divisions into newly-planned Mississippi DC
PRESS RELEASE: KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, June 2, 2020 – Associated Wholesale Grocers BB #:101651 announced today the company plans to...
Wegmans veteran joins FMI
PRESS RELEASE: ARLINGTON, VA – FMI – The Food Industry Association today announces the appointment of Krystal Register, MS, RDN, LDN, to...
Orange prices show steady rise
Orange prices keep rising this spring as retail demand remains strong. The latest IRI scan data shows oranges at 79...
San Antonio event planner lags in food box distribution
As the USDA touts more than 5 million boxes distributed under the Farmers to Families Food Box program, one of...
Conrad & Adams announces super sweet 2020 Audra Rose cherry
Conrad & Adams BB #:210705 is excited for the super sweet 2020 Audra Rose cherry – a variety with unique...
IFCO Systems announces launch of new RPC Mini Series
Munich, June 4, 2020: IFCO SYSTEMS, BB #:173039 the world’s leading supplier of Reusable Plastic Containers (RPCs) for fresh food,...
Alliance for Food and Farming names chair, management board
During its June meeting, Kate Tynan, Senior Vice President of the Northwest Horticultural Council BB #:162420, was appointed Chair of...
California company posts bond to obtain PACA license
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2020 — Bumble Bee Foods LLC, BB #:198341 operating out of San Diego, CA, has posted a...
Pandemic shifts FDA’s food safety plans
The following was published on FDA.gov on June 2: By: Stephen M. Hahn, M.D., Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and...
USDA cites New York firm for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, June 3, 2020 – As a part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and...
Care in Crisis: Bankruptcy Report
In Blue Book Services’ “Care in Crisis” video No. 5, Marketing Director Jeff Lair highlights the Blue Book Bankruptcy Report...