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USApple selects 2019 Young Apple Leaders
PRESS RELEASE–The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) has announced its class of 2019 Young Apple Leaders. Twenty-two accomplished and aspiring young...
Government shutdown frustrates organic industry
The organic food industry made great gains in the 2018 farm bill, but the ongoing government shutdown puts several benefits...
USDA restricts PACA violators in Florida and New York from operating in produce industry
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failure to pay reparation awards issued...
The Year Ahead: Transportation costs keep rising
Trucking industry rates have gone up 10 to 20 percent over the last year or so, with rate increases occurring...
New potato varieties have no easy path
The potato category continues to diversify, from the ever-popular Russets and reds to whites, yellows, and darker hues like blue...
CPMA welcomes new Canada Food Guide
PRESS RELEASE — The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) welcome the positive changes announced...
Grocery delivery still needs a human touch
Am I the only one who thinks picking my produce from a driverless car is an absurd – and unnecessary...
New Seasons Market announces new leadership structure
Company Press Release – January 22, 2019 – New Seasons Market, the world’s first B Corp grocery store, announced today...
The Year Ahead: Addressing convenience
Retailers continue to expand their selections of convenience-driven offerings, from pre-cut and value-added produce packs to grab-and-go salads and entrees...
Are you a growth or value CEO?
If you are familiar with stock-picking, you know there are two predominant theories of investing—growth and value. Growth is about...
Marketing can distinguish potatoes and onions
Potatoes and onions may be classics, but their appeal is universal. Consumers of all ages are rediscovering the full-flavored, healthful...
Produce goes back to bulk in retail plastic-reduction efforts
A United Kingdom-based retailer is testing a plastic-free produce department at one of its stores, along with measures across the...
Meal kit delivery Sun Basket launches 5-minute salads
PRESS RELEASE — Sun Basket, a leading healthy meal delivery service, today announced their latest innovation: Organic 5-minute salads. The easy-to-assemble salads,...
Texas A&M researcher receives honor
Press Release – Dr. Bhimu Patil, director of the Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center at Texas A&M University in College Station,...
Latin America’s Produce Exports in Numbers
No one can dispute Mexico’s pivotal role in the North American produce scene, but in recent years countries across Central...
The Year Ahead: Shifting retail landscape
In the retail grocery world, change it seems, is the only constant. “Consumer purchasing is really changing,” says Don Goforth,...
Colorado recap: food safety, retail trends and data top grower concerns
GRAND JUNCTION, CO – I don’t know if you know this, but I’m big in Colorado. [iframe width=”600″ height=”400″ src=”https://www.youtube.com/embed/rFC5zYaM3Uc”...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: January 18, 2019
Greg and Pamela discuss the most engaging topics for The Produce Reporter readers this week, including: Hy-Vee’s new Weight Watchers...