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Giumarra to launch persimmon marketing plan at FPFC
PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES – July 11, 2019 – In preparation for California’s upcoming fall persimmon season, Giumarra BB #:153202...
Argentinian lemon imports expected to double into the U.S.
Despite weather and sizing issues, Argentina expects to have doubled its lemon shipments to the United States by the time...
Organic Retail Trends: By the Numbers
On the retail front, some may be surprised to learn wholesale club Costco surpassed Whole Foods as the largest organic...
Improving the Customer Experience at Aldi
Since the early days, Aldi BB #:116756 has improved its in-store shopping experience, adding everything from refrigeration for produce and...
Checkout lines: Soon a matter of nostalgia?
Not so far in the future, a parent is going to mention grocery checkout lines, and the child is going...
Church Brothers adds to sales staff
PRESS RELEASE SALINAS, Calif. – July 10, 2019 – Merritt Bruce, established fresh produce leader, joined Church Brothers Farms BB...
Mushroom Council names Blended Burger contest winner
PRESS RELEASE Redwood Shores, CA (July 10, 2019) – The Mushroom Council BB #:161860 and Bon Appétit awarded $25,000 to...
Testing the farmers market myth
It’s farmers market season in Midwest and Northern areas, and that should provide some local produce bargains for consumers. Right?...
Brinker International enters into a letter of intent to acquire 116 franchised Chili’s restaurants
Brinker International, Inc. BB #:153083, a leader in the casual dining industry, announced it has executed a letter of intent...
SweeTango apple growers forecast larger 2019 crop
PRESS RELEASE WENATCHEE, WA – July 10, 2019 – Members of the Next Big Thing Growers’ Cooperative estimate that the...
Premium pricing slows for organics
Although organic produce typically enjoys a price premium to compensate for higher growing costs and lower yields, the price differential...
Aldi’s humble beginnings
“Aldi is generally considered the true low-price leader in the United States,” said Steve Grinstead, founder of The Grinstead Group...
Organically Grown Company changes leadership in sales group
PRESS RELEASE PORTLAND, Ore. – July 9, 2019 – Northwest-based organic produce distributor Organically Grown Company (OGC) BB #:149476 has...
Data shows growth in organic apples and pears
PRESS RELEASE Yakima, WA-July 09, 2019 – Organic pears and apples experienced growth in the last year, bolstering both categories....
Stemilt’s premium Kyle’s Pick cherries hit retail
PRESS RELEASE WENATCHEE, Wash. – Cherries are an impulse purchase and Stemilt BB #:113654 is spending the month of July...
Shortage claims must allow for validation
The Problem Alleged shortage as to count. The Key Point Drivers must have an opportunity to validate shortage claims. The...
Growing organically gets no easier
Organic growers are challenged to control weeds without herbicides and must guard against cross-pollination and commingling with conventional produce. Organic...
Fruit World increases supplies of Thomcord Grapes
PRESS RELEASE Reedley, CA (July 8, 2019) – Fruit World Co. BB #:187196 anticipates an increased supply of their organic...
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