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Idaho Potato Commission hires retail veteran as West-Canada retail promotion director
Eagle, ID, January 2, 2024 – With more than 25 years of produce industry experience under his belt, Patrick Mills...
USDA amends Florida citrus marketing order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is amending the Florida Citrus Marketing Order to reduce membership of the Florida Citrus...
When vegetables get caught up in politics
“I once caught my wife in bed with a cucumber.” “Just one of many ways I’m entitled not to act...
Pizza Hut to lay off drivers ahead of California wage hike
Hundreds of California Pizza Hut franchises plan to lay off delivery drivers ahead of the state’s new $20 per hour...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 28, 2023
Ahead of the new year, Pamela and Greg break down her top five trends for 2024, which ones will have...
Federal produce inspector indicted for accepting bribes
For Immediate Release — U.S. Attorney’s Office, Northern District of Texas Wednesday, December 20, 2023 — A federal grand jury...
Southeastern Grocers celebrates exemplary service in 2023
December 27, 2023 JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and...
Sun Belle starts red currant season
December 28, 2023 – Schiller Park, IL – Consumers this holiday season are delighting in the availability of Chilean red...
Asparagus prices keep rising as supplies tighten
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this asparagus crop update December 27, 2023: Supplies remain extremely scarce; prices will continue climbing...
Blinken, AMLO meet on immigration
“Significant,” “important” progress was made in discussions on immigration between Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and U.S. secretary...
Homegrown Organic Farms shares display winners
WASHINGTON, December 15, 2023 – Homegrown Organic Farms, BB #:161459 an employee-owned fresh fruit marketer and shipper, has announced the...
AWG makes changes to board of directors
KANSAS CITY, Kan., December 18, 2023 – Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. BB #:101651 announced the retirement of Don Woods, Jr.,...
ProduceIQ: Holiday prices burn bright for fresh produce
We can’t guarantee 2023 will end on a high note, but we can predict it will be an expensive finale...
Where Food Comes From, Inc. acquires Upcycled Certified Program
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Dec. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Where Food Comes From, Inc. (WFCF), the most trusted resource for...
VIDEO: Reaching younger consumers, including in virtual worlds
Blue Book Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider talks with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics about her recent What’s New? study for...
Florida winter storm update
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this update on the Florida weekend storm December 22, 2023: Growers report minimal crop damage...
Two pesticide reversals for EPA
By Richard Smoley The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reversed course on chlorpyrifos, a pesticide used on a number of...
Rain drops Chile’s early cherry production 50%
In areas of Curicó, Chile, an important center for the production of cherries at the national level, some orchards will...
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