Report from Fruit Logistica 2019

Fruit Logistica 2019 expected to see 78,000 attendees for the annual event, Feb. 6-8 in Berlin. Organizers report there are...

6 years ago 1 minute read

FPAA disappointed in U.S. intent to withdraw from tomato agreement

PRESS RELEASE Nogales, AZ—The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is disappointed to learn that the Department of Commerce...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Mexico tops avocado exporters

The world’s top avocado exporters are Mexico, the Netherlands, and Peru. Mexico has been the global leader since 1994 and...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Florida citrus slowly rebuilds

For the citrus industry in Florida, the focus was first and foremost on rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Irma,...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Viva Fresh names “Hero Food” chef, author keynote speaker

Pres Release — Mission, Texas: February 6, 2018:   Seamus Mullen, award-winning New York chef, cookbook author and health and wellness...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Giant to open three more small format Heirloom Markets in 2019

Press Release — GIANT Food Stores today announced plans to expand its strategic growth in the city of Philadelphia with the opening of three...

6 years ago 6 minute read

Wholesum prepares for another season of fair trade blueberries

COMPANY PRESS RELEASE — Wholesum prepares for a very fruitful month for organic Chilean blueberries. Availability of organic Chilean blueberries...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Kroger expands Home Chef distribution, offers customization online

Company Press Release: CINCINNATI and CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) and Home Chef announced today the introduction of retail...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Meal kit provider Blue Apron strips the meat, produce in new offering

Company Press Release: NEW YORK–Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APRN), known for creating incredible meal experiences, today introduced its most...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Echo Global Logistics reports record 2018 Revenue

Echo Global Logistics, Inc., a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services, today reported financial results for the quarter and full...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Coastal California rain causes harvest delays

Rain in the Coastal California growing areas is making it tougher for retailers to get strawberries, celery and various greens....

6 years ago 3 minute read

Will meal kits work without fresh?

Major meal kit companies are dropping fresh produce in new offerings, and it seems like a good idea – as...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Performance Food Group Company reports second quarter 2019 results

Vistar delivers double-digit sales growth and strong cash flow; reaffirms 2019 full-year fiscal outlook. COMPANY FINANCIAL RELEASE — Performance Food Group Company (“PFG”)...

6 years ago 1 minute read

USDA restricts PACA violators in CA, FL, and GA from operating in produce industry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued...

6 years ago 3 minute read

USDA awards over $2.85 million to California Table Grape Commission

The California Table Grape Commission has been awarded over $2.85 million as part of the USDA Agricultural Trade Promotion (ATP) program....

6 years ago 2 minute read

South Florida firms see the sun through the clouds

No matter what comes their way, it’s all about perspective for Miami and South Florida’s buyers and sellers. Frank A....

6 years ago 1 minute read

USA not alone as big avocado importer

As avocado demand increases so do imports—from 2014 to 2016, imports grew 32 percent. According to the Food and Agricultural...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Spotlight: Passion for citrus

Citrus fruits represent the most important fruit tree crop in the world. This colossal industry encompasses oranges, mandarins, tangelos, tangerines,...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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