USDA cites Write On Marketing Inc.

As a part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and ensure fair trading practices within...

5 years ago 3 minute read

NGA: New retail formats will focus on one of these three features

SAN DIEGO – Even with a strong economy and rising consumer spending, independent conventional grocery retailers face increasing challenges. Consumer...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Potato Growers, House Supporters of Ag Labor Reform to Call for Senate Action on Legislation

PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, D.C. – Wed., Feb. 26 at 1:00 pm ET, potato growers from across the United States will...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Viva Fresh Open Golf Tournament Honors Ken Martin

PRESS RELEASE: Mission, Texas; February 24, 2020–This year’s charity golf tournament will be named in the posthumous honor of Ken...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Produce’s role USDA’s sustainability push

Sustainability is here to stay—at least if USDA has anything to say about it. On February 20, secretary of agriculture...

5 years ago 3 minute read

NGA: Bringing local to life

SAN DIEGO – Independent retailers have more competition than ever, but one advantage they still have is their location. They...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Q&A with TIPA’s CEO Dante Galeazzi Part 1

We talked to Dante Galeazzi, President and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, BB #:162361 Mission, TX, at the...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Florida firm posts $1 million surety bond to obtain PACA license

Winn Dixie Stores Inc. BB #:110823, with headquarters in Jacksonville, Fla., has posted a $1 million surety bond with the...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Mexican grape exports to the U.S. soar in 2019

Mexican grape exports to the United States reached a new record last year totaling $601 million dollars, an increase of...

5 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 21, 2020

Pamela’s in McAllen, TX, for an In Bloom working night for the Texas International Produce Association, and happened to catch...

5 years ago 1 minute read

Awe Sum Organics begins pear season

PRESS RELEASE Awe Sum Organics’ BB #:157008 Argentinian pear season got underway last week as the first of their organic...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Walmart’s grocery win streak continues

While most of the coverage of Walmart’s BB #:143789 4th quarter earnings pointed to lower-than-expected profits, the bright spots show...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Coronavirus affecting exports to China

The outbreak of Coronavirus, officially named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization last week, hasn’t significantly disrupted the produce supply...

5 years ago 3 minute read

B&G Foods Acquires Farmwise

B&G Foods, Inc. BB #:187783 announced that it has acquired Farmwise LLC, proud creator of Veggie Fries®, Veggie Tots® and Veggie Rings®. “We...

5 years ago 4 minute read

PMA advises suppliers to stop using generic UPCs

The Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 recommends fresh produce shippers phase out generic UPCs and switch to the GS1 DataBar,...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USDA determines individuals not responsibly connected to Alabama violator

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Michael S. Rawlings, Drew Johnson and Jonathan Dyer were not responsibly...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USA Pears and partners set fruit bowl campaign for March

PORTLAND, Ore. – February 20, 2020 – To encourage consumers to keep thinking about fresh fruit as a healthy staple...

5 years ago 4 minute read

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