There’s no going back for online grocery

Online grocery retail had already been steadily growing, but with the COVID-19 pandemic, with people homebound, it has exploded. “Grocery...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Pandemic drops Del Monte first quarter profits

In the first quarter that ended March 27, Del Monte Fresh Produce says the COVID-19 pandemic had a noticeable impact...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Garlic market heats up

Garlic prices have doubled in the past few months, even before the pandemic, and now volume has crashed, likely the...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Sun Belle signs long-term agreement with Mexican berry grower-shipper

Sun Belle Inc. BB #:126047 and Giddings Fruit Mexico jointly announce a long-term exclusive marketing and distribution agreement whereby Sun...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Digital freight platform expands

Hwy Haul, BB #:361445 a leading digital freight platform for fresh produce, based in Santa Clara, CA, announced today that...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Blueberry council ramps up promotion plan

The blueberry industry realizes that food processors, packers, distributors and retailers are all experiencing significant challenges as you fulfill your...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Low demand cuts lime prices in half

While Mexican lime volume has been inconsistent this spring, prices have been steadily below average, offering buyers a good opportunity....

5 years ago 3 minute read

Care in Crisis: Blue Book Business Reports

In the first of Blue Book Services’ “Care in Crisis” videos, Jeff Lair, Blue Book’s Marketing Director with over 20...

5 years ago 1 minute read

8 items with more Vitamin C than oranges

Twenty-four hours ago, my husband and I sat in our home office starting the day. He was going through his...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Tanimura & Antle introduces retail-ready HarvestSelect Box

PRESS RELEASE: SALINAS, CA – April 27, 2020: Tanimura & Antle BB #:115075 will begin shipping HarvestSelect boxes with an...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Avocados From Mexico Launches Digital Cinco de Mayo Experience and Sweepstakes

DALLAS, April 28, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Avocados From Mexico (AFM) is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with the launch of Homemade...

5 years ago 4 minute read

PMA, Partnership for a Healthier America launch COVID-19 Fresh Food Fund

Newark, Del. – Produce Marketing Association’s BB #:153708 Cathy Burns joined Nancy E. Roman of Partnership for a Healthier America...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Oppy’s Ocean Spray strawberries surge in California

As consumers increasingly seek the familiar in their shopping experience, Oppy’s BB #:116424 Ocean Spray®-branded strawberries are poised to bring...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Pro*Act and suppliers to donate $1 million in fresh produce to healthcare responders

April 27, 2020 — Leading fresh fruit and vegetable companies in collaboration with PRO*ACT BB #:141746 are donating more than...

5 years ago 4 minute read

The coronavirus and citrus demand

“We are completely out of all vitamin C products.” I heard one pharmacist say this to another at my local...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Good retail data is more important than ever

The pandemic has significantly changed the grocery landscape, and for retailers to make sense of it all and make proper...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Crop highlights: strong supplies abound

Crops are in transition in both Mexico and the United States, while many fruits and vegetables in storage still have...

5 years ago 1 minute read

PACA violations for Florida companies owing $1MM+

WASHINGTON, April 27, 2020 – As a part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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