Tops Markets successfully completes financial restructuring

COMPANY PRESS RELEASE – Tops Markets, LLC, announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from chapter 11....

6 years ago 3 minute read

Blueberries heavily influenced by supply and demand

Blueberries are very sensitive to supply variations. The lowest prices occur in June and July. In June, California, Georgia, North...

6 years ago 2 minute read

To Boston- By Land or Sea

Two markets supply a thriving fresh produce industry by land and sea, even as the disruptions common to today’s perishables...

6 years ago 2 minute read

How to cook pumpkins

Pumpkins are the rock stars of fall, but many consumers have no idea how to eat a fresh pumpkin. One...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Trucks represent majority of blueberry shipments

Most U.S. domestic blueberry supply is shipped weekly through California, Oregon, and Washington. The first part of the high season...

6 years ago 1 minute read

The Pictsweet Company issues recall

FDA Recall – Firm Press Release – The Pictsweet Company has recalled 1,872 cases of Pictsweet Farms 8-ounce Steam’ables Asparagus...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Walmart U.S. reports third quarter results

COMPANY PRESS RELEASE–Walmart U.S. Q3 comp sales(1) grew 3.4% and Walmart U.S. eCommerce sales grew 43%, Q3 GAAP EPS of...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage announces 2018 fourth quarter results

FINANCIAL RELEASE — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30,...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Blueberry seasonality overview

In the United States, the high season for blueberries (highbush or conventional) is from May to July. Production starts in...

6 years ago 2 minute read

How to maintain PACA rights

Kroger’s announcement this summer of extended payment terms that would have made the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (the PACA) trust...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Expect monthlong avocado shortage after Mexican grower strike

Don’t expect the avocado market to return to normal for another month, as Mexican avocado growers have just begun harvesting...

6 years ago 2 minute read

USDA cites Frutera Del Litoral USA LLC in Florida for PACA violations

USDA/AMS Press Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Frutera Del Litoral USA LLC, operating out of Miami,...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Smart & Final Stores, Inc. reports third quarter 2018 financial results

Smart & Final Stores, Inc., the value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer, reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Assessing the state of the global blueberry market

As blueberry consumption continues to rise, producers around the world try to keep up with demand. This sweet, juicy orb...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Why center store is doomed long term

We spend a lot of time talking about e-commerce, and the threat it presents to brick and mortar retail, but...

6 years ago 3 minute read

VIDEO: See the top 10 value-added items in Q3

Value-added fruit has more than double the contribution of dollars to total produce department sales as vegetables, but several value-added...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Wendy’s looks to produce for seasonal

Wendy’s uses about as much fresh fruits and vegetables as any quick-service restaurant, and it’s shifting to seasonal menu items...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Brighter Bites considers franchise affiliates for growth

Brighter Bites has a vision of programs across the U.S., and may turn to affiliate or franchise programs to do...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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