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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....
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...
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...
How to cook pumpkins
Pumpkins are the rock stars of fall, but many consumers have no idea how to eat a fresh pumpkin. One...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Blueberry seasonality overview
In the United States, the high season for blueberries (highbush or conventional) is from May to July. Production starts in...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...