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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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