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“Creditors have better memories than debtors.” So said Benjamin Franklin in 1758 in Poor Richard’s Almanack. It is as true...
Pure Flavor starts Georgia season with visit from Ag Secretary
FORT VALLEY, GA (December 17th, 2019) – A visit to Pure Flavor’s BB #:170379 Fort Valley, GA greenhouse from U.S....
T&G Global to acquire domestic fresh produce division of Freshmax NZ
T&G Global Limited (formerly Turners and Growers) BB #:163999, one of the largest fresh produce companies in New Zealand, has...
The apple takes the spotlight in the Big Apple
NEW YORK – It had to be apples in the Big Apple. It’s rare to find a real groundbreaking new...
Southern Specialties expands warehouse, introduces new products in New York
NEW YORK – Southern Specialties, Inc. BB #:142198 Pompano Beach, FL, displayed several new items at the New York Produce...
U.S. apple demand in Mexico on the rise
Generally, we hear about Mexican produce being imported and consumed in the U.S., but for Washington apples the story is...
FAQ: Interpreting Transit Temp Part 2
Transit temperatures are at the heart of countless trading and transportation disputes involving fresh produce. Vendors and carriers alike find...
Hispanic Market: What items sell
Hispanic produce staples such as tomatoes, avocados, mangos, and peppers are as much mainstream an any fruits and vegetables. Of...
Mexico objects to USMCA labor provision
The United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement hit a snag over the weekend as a top Mexican official said the nation doesn’t...
Trucco opens kiwifruit distribution center in New Jersey
Trucco, Inc., BB #:349608 the premier authority on produce announces the opening of their first wholly-owned and dedicated facility to...
A simple sachet extends produce shelf life
Can a simple sachet keep a box of avocados fresh for twice as long? Chicago-based Hazel Technologies says it can...
Top 50 U.S. retailers in 2020 by sales
Grocery chains star in Kantar Consulting’s 2020 Top Retailers list. The company projected 2020 sales based on 2019 results. Here’s...
Hispanic Market: Big retailers take notice
The nature of the Hispanic retail market may be changing as everyone notices their success. Jorge Vazquez, president of Latin...
Disney tips for produce marketers
NEW YORK – A former Disney executive has some ideas for produce companies looking to implement new ideas. For instance,...
FDA ID’s common Salinas grower linked to E. coli outbreaks
Statement from the Food and Drug Administration December 12, 2019: Update Based on the information indicating that ill people in...
LGMA releases key points on romaine outbreaks
December 12, 2019 — Government agencies in the U.S. and Canada have provided numerous updates this week regarding the number...
Hispanic Marketing: Selling the in-store experience
Research shows Hispanic households tend to enjoy speaking Spanish, cooking, and place more emphasis on family time. Produce suppliers confirm...
Chilean social unrest hasn’t disrupted exports – yet
NEW YORK – The social unrest in Chile so far hasn’t disrupted fresh produce growing and exporting. Chile has been...
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