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So, about that frog in the salad
It was only a matter of time before we saw another story of another consumer who finds a frog in...
Demystifying EBITDA: Arguments for and against
As discussed earlier this week, EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) can be used to analyze and compare...
Detroit’s resurgence continues
For wholesalers on the market and growers in the southeast, Detroit is an ever-expanding hub of vibrant growth fueling the...
Using tools like EBITDA and Blue Book
My boss just stepped around the corner and said, “HEY – can you write a quick column on EBITDA.” Ah,...
Arizona senators concerned about tomato suspension agreement proposal
PRESS RELEASE — U.S. Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) expressed their concerns about provisions in the Department...
Fresh produce fits the diet for a New Age
You have probably heard people say we are entering a New Age. It turns out we’re already there. It even...
Demystifying EBITDA: Its Elements
To calculate EBITDA, take the sum of net income, interest expense, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Each line item in the...
Apeel Sciences unveils supplier network
PRESS RELEASE SANTA BARBARA, CA (August 15, 2019) — Apeel Sciences, BB #:345580 one of Fast Company’s 50 Most Innovative...
Syngenta expands purple-skinned cocktail tomato Yoom
WOODLAND, CA –(BUSINESS WIRE)–The exciting new purple-skinned Yoom cocktail tomato is proving to be a sensational proposition and has claimed...
SVG Ventures and PMA Announce Partnership to Advance Produce and Floral Innovation
PRESS RELEASE LOS GATOS, CA, August 14, 2019— SVG Ventures and Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 have entered a three-year...
FDA releases results of romaine lettuce sampling assignment in Yuma Growing Region
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released the results of a sampling assignment that tested romaine lettuce grown in...
Cece’s Veggie Co. Named No. 3 to Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies
PRESS RELEASE: AUSTIN, TEXAS (PRWEB) AUGUST 14, 2019 — Today, Inc. Magazine announced its annual Inc. 5000 List, ranking Cece’s® Veggie...
Walmart leverages online grocery for ecommerce growth
Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 continues to grow its ecommerce division, with a particular focus on grocery pickup and...
Can we go plastic-free in the grape category?
I feel like I spend a good percentage of my days talking about plastic. While it does serve a purpose...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: August 16, 2019
This week we’re chatting about Delish’s “article” exposing produce department “dirty secrets,” how grapes can get away from plastic packaging...
Demystifying EBITDA: How it’s used
Investors, shareholders, and analysts use EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization) to provide a snapshot of short-term operational...
Avocado growth in Latin America
As avocados grow in popularity across the world, several Latin American countries continue to rise in the production and/or exporting...
Walmart shows strength in online grocery
Walmart’s BB #:143789 growth in e-commerce has been well documented, but a new report says it’s by far No.1 when...
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