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The Produce Reporter Week in Review: January 25, 2019
Blue Book Services Director of Media Development talks with Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider about the top stories for The Produce...
Control your own integrity and quality
During this government shutdown, it’s tempting to conclude that food is less safe because government inspections aren’t taking place. Dozens...
A chat with Leah Halverson of 10 Acre Marketing
I took time to talk with Leah Halverson, who recently launched a new venture, 10 Acre Marketing. Leah, who plans...
Viva Fresh Open continues to expand in 2019
Press Release: Register now for the 5th annual Viva Fresh Open! Presented by BEBO Distributing, Inc. and Wonderful Citrus, this year’s...
FPAA postpones Spring Policy Summit
PRESS RELEASE — The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is postponing the previously-announced Spring Policy Summit, which had been...
Miami feels heat of local tropical
It’s no surprise tropicals continue to ride a tidal wave of what’s hot, and rising demand is keeping those who...
A good story can help sell potatoes to modern consumers
Some potato shippers continue to develop less traditional production areas to fill gaps between storage supplies and fresh crops, like...
Veggies Inc. to start care packages under “Mexico Cares” program
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE–Veggies Inc. in cooperation with Mexican growers will start packing “care packages” under the “Mexico Cares” program to...
Celery, lettuce growers overcome cold mornings in the desert
Despite some early morning frost in the Yuma, AZ, and Coachella and Imperial Valleys, celery and lettuce shippers report strong...
Spinach, mesclun recalled in New York, Florida after positive salmonella test
Company News — Satur Farms, 3705 Alvah’s Lane, Cutchogue, NY 11935 is voluntarily recalling Baby Spinach and Mesclun with the...
USDA continues restrictions of PACA violator in South Dakota
USDA RELEASE – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on a produce business for failure to pay reparation...
Starbucks reports 2019 first quarter fiscal results
FINANCIAL RELEASE — Starbucks Corporation reported financial results for its 13-week fiscal first quarter ended December 30, 2018. GAAP results in fiscal...
The Year Ahead: Transportation calming?
Kenny Lund, vice president of operations for Allen Lund Company in La Canada, near Los Angeles, believes the transportation landscape...
Merchandising and marketing potatoes remain front and center to success
Kevin Stanger, president of Wada Farms Marketing Group LLC, Idaho Falls, ID, is a big fan of the state’s branding...
The Miami Connection
Miami is southern Florida’s cultural, financial, and economic center and abounds with locally-grown, organic, and imported produce. It has overcome...
Stemilt hosts Chef Ethan Stowell for Pinata Apple inspired event
Company Press Release: Stemilt took a page out of its mission statement by delighting its team members through a special...
Trader Joe’s favorite produce item isn’t bananas anymore
Over the past 10 years, Monrovia, CA-based Trader Joe’s has polled customers on their favorite items to buy in-store. While...
Salmonella find prompts Vietnamese chili recall in Canada
An undisclosed amount of red chili peppers grown in Vietnam are being recalled in Canada due to a possible salmonella...