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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...
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...
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...
Florida citrus slowly rebuilds
For the citrus industry in Florida, the focus was first and foremost on rebuilding in the wake of Hurricane Irma,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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”)...
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...
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....
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....
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...
Spotlight: Passion for citrus
Citrus fruits represent the most important fruit tree crop in the world. This colossal industry encompasses oranges, mandarins, tangelos, tangerines,...