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Grocery Outlet shines in first earnings since IPO
Grocery Outlet BB #:154673 didn’t disappoint in its first earnings report following since going public this summer. The Emeryville, CA-based...
Webinar explores the “why” behind FreshFacts Q2 data
Organic produce is in a bit of a sales slump, and bell peppers are hot, but what market forces are...
Demystifying EBITDA: What is it?
The acronym EBITDA stands for “earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.” What sounds like accounting jargon is essentially a...
Sysco acquires J. Kings Food Service Professionals
Sysco Corporation BB #:105962, the leading global foodservice distribution company, today announced it has acquired J. Kings Food Service Professionals...
Pear Bureau Northwest awarded $1.5 million in trade relief
PRESS RELEASE PORTLAND, OR – August 13, 2019 – Pear Bureau Northwest BB #:162426 has been awarded $1,540,830 in the...
Remembering Ken Martin, Rio Grande Valley ag veteran
Ken Martin, a citrus farmer and businessman originally from Southwest Missouri who spent most of his life in McAllen, TX,...
A terrible Top 10 list takedown
Did you know that fresh produce is often dirty because it’s grown outside in the dirt? Of course you did....
Dayka & Hackett launches plastic-free grape packaging
PRESS RELEASE: Reedley, CA—Dayka & Hackett BB #:189566 announced the availability of their newly designed Eco-Tote™ for table grapes. The unique...
SpartanNash announces leadership transition, exit of Fresh Kitchens operations
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SpartanNash Company BB #:104892 announced Aug. 12 that its Board of Directors has appointed the Company’s Chairman,...
Produce Pointers: Timely inspections
The Problem Inspection of blueberries taken four days after arrival. The Key Point Inspections taken more than three days after...
New C.H. Robinson CFO joins from UNFI
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–C.H. Robinson BB #:100586 announced Aug. 12 that Mike Zechmeister will be joining the company as Chief Financial Officer,...
Organic Lemons now available from A&A Organic Farms
PRESS RELEASE A&A Organic Farms BB #:169698, Watsonville, CA, has begun shipping organic lemons this week. The lemons are part...
Desjardins and QPMA Investing in Fruit and Vegetable Industry’s Next Generation
PRESS RELEASE: Quebec City, August 10, 2019 – The Quebec Produce Marketing Association BB #:159622 is proud to announce the...
Salmonella find prompts Dole baby spinach recall
COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. {BB #:114768}} is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of baby spinach. The...
Grape growers improve efficiency using technology
The biggest “technical” innovation for table grapes took place about two decades ago when growers started using V-shaped trellises. But...
E Foods plans to expand its tomato label
E Foods, Inc. BB #:141185 Orlando, FL, offers tomatoes in its label in the Puerto Rico market, but it plans...
Import All-Stars: The search for the next big thing
When it comes to imported produce, there are few stories more engaging, and more influential, than the kiwifruit. Kiwifruit was...
Sakata Seed America names Robb Bertels Retail Category Manager
PRESS RELEASE: Sakata Seed America is pleased to announce Robb Bertels as the company’s new Retail Category Manager. With nearly...