Trader Joe’s remembers life of founder Joe Coulombe

Trader Joe’s BB #:162286 pays homage to their founder Joe Coulombe, who passed away in Pasadena Friday, February 28th, at...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The Fresh Market, Inc. announces Chief Executive Officer

The Fresh Market, Inc. BB #:155863 announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Jason Potter as Chief Executive Officer (CEO),...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Agricultural exports from Honduras to U.S. increase

Agricultural exports from Honduras to the United States continue to increase, with tropical fruits playing a large role. United States...

5 years ago 1 minute read

PMA brings The Joy of Fresh™ to Austin’s SXSW

The Produce Marketing Association will return to SXSW again this year as a part of the organization’s ongoing work to...

5 years ago 6 minute read

Rio Grande Valley: Bi-national marketplace

By anybody’s definition, Texas is big, occupying more than 268,000 square miles. It takes nearly 14 hours to drive across...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Peruvian mango exports to U.S. continue to rise

With Peruvian mango exports to the United States steadily increasing in the recent years, fresh or dry mango exports reached...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 28, 2020

Pamela checks in from Southern Exposure in Tampa, FL, while Greg has returned from his trip to San Diego for...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Rio Grande Valley’s small grocers fight for space

While H-E-B and Walmart continue to prove they can fulfill most Rio Grande Valley customers’ shopping lists, other outlets are...

5 years ago 3 minute read

NGA: How to attract the millennial shopper

SAN DIEGO — When retailers envision their organic customer, they should envision a millennial. That’s because millennial generation shoppers make...

5 years ago 2 minute read

FDA says sprout outbreak linked to Jimmy John’s has expanded

Statement from the Food and Drug Administration February 26, 2020: FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, are...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Sprouts adjusts produce specs, aims to be more farmers market-like

In the company’s latest quarterly earnings report, Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563 CEO Jack Sinclair said the company needs to...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Giant Food Stores introduces new name and modern logos

Building on its proud heritage, GIANT Food Stores BB #:103652 announced a new company name, The GIANT Company, highlighting the...

5 years ago 4 minute read

NGA: The pros of an in-house fresh-cut program

SAN DIEGO – A retailer’s decision to switch to an in-house fresh-cut produce program can be a tough one. While...

5 years ago 2 minute read

An app to fight food waste

Times being as they are, an app is being called into play in the war on food waste. It’s called...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Bridges Produce grower Rico Farm opens BioFactory

PRESS RELEASE February 20th was a historic day for the Tapia family, who own and manage Rico Farms, as they...

5 years ago 3 minute read

SmartWash Solutions training helps with food safety and FSMA compliance

SALINAS, CA (February 26, 2020) — The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) identifies water as one of the largest contributors...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USDA determines individuals not responsibly connected to California violator

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that D2 Doll Partnership, Kris Langley and Jim Langley were not responsibly...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Rio Grande Valley retail caters to Hispanic consumer

Unlike the major metropolitan centers in Texas, the Rio Grande Valley does not enjoy as much diversity. Randy Berry, president...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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