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Spring Policy Summit to feature USMCA/NAFTA negotiator Salvador Behar
Company Press Release: The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas will be hosting the Spring Policy Summit March 19-20, 2019,...
Costco maintains solid footing
Costco’s most recently quarterly report got a mixed review from Wall Street analysts and investors, but the warehouse retailer is...
Gift of Produce resumes after Hurricane Harvey hiatus
HOUSTON—Hurricane Harvey devastated many areas of Houston, and put a strain on resources – including the Gift of Produce from...
Kroger reports third quarter 2018 results
FINANCIAL RELEASE — The Kroger Co. reported third quarter 2018 financial results, which ended on November 10, with GAAP net...
New York overcomes transportation troubles
Changes in federal regulation led to frustration and myriad challenges throughout the perishables supply chain this year, dictating change from...
New York adjusts to ELD law
Although its name is a bit misleading, San Antonio Broker Services Inc. is located in North Bergen, NJ. Michael Miqueli...
Applied Technology: New tools boost profits
Not everyone takes to technological advances quickly or with marked enthusiasm. And while it’s true there are a dizzying array...
Business changes faster than you think
If you think financial conditions cannot change in a hurry, think again. General Electric is a great example of a...
Apio, Inc., voluntarily recalls selected Salad Shake Ups™
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE / PRODUCT RECALL — Apio, Inc. of Guadalupe, California is voluntarily recalling five SKUs of Eat Smart® Single-Serve...
Spokane Produce voluntarily recalls product
COMPANY PRESS RELEASE / PRODUCE RECALL – Spokane Produce Inc. of Spokane, WA initiates a voluntary recall of sandwiches containing...
Apple grower-shipper work through growing challenges
Many apple companies have struggled with rising fuel costs and the federal mandate for electronic logging devices. As a result,...
New York wholesalers show their value to retail
Retail competition affects the way New York wholesalers operate. For instance, Fres Co has “adapted our business model to incorporate...
New Yorkers adapting to weather, labor challenges
Weather is an essential ingredient in growing and moving produce, and Mother Nature’s behavior makes adaptability key. “We’re dealing in...
Reparation Report: Conclusion and effect
The following summary of a reparation decision issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) is intended to help companies...
FDA names farm, narrows scope of romaine outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration named Adam Bros. Farming of Santa Maria, CA, as testing positive for the E. coli...
HKW announces acquisition of Fresh Direct Produce
Company Press Release: Hammond, Kennedy, Whitney & Company, Inc. (“HKW”), a private equity firm focused on partnering with talented management...
Ron Carkoski announces retirement
Company Press Release: Ron Carkoski, who has served as the CEO of four Seasons Family of Companies since 2002, will...
Reflections on New York Produce Show
NEW YORK – The New York Produce Show reinforced to attendees how global the fresh produce industry has become. The...