The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 7, 2023

Pamela and Greg discuss grassroots advocacy by the Texas International Produce Association, a tough time for crops with El Nino...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Walmart Foundation partnership expands access to healthy food

NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Walmart Foundation BB #:143789 and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) have...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Meijer plans to open supercenter in Indiana in May

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer BB #:104887 announced today that it will open a new 159,000-square-foot...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Texas International Produce Association holds advocacy event in Austin, distributes 20,000 pounds of produce

AUSTIN, TX — The Texas International Produce Association BB #:162361 held a grassroots event April 5 on the south steps...

2 years ago 1 minute read

New app is quick reference for perishable transport pros

FoodTransport, a free new app from University of Florida postharvest experts, provides brief but authoritative recommendations for shipping perishable foods...

2 years ago 3 minute read

FPAA hosts successful Spring Policy Summit 2023

NOGALES, AZ. – The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 hosted a successful Spring Policy Summit on...

2 years ago 5 minute read

AWG announces annual award winners

KANSAS CITY, Kan – Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) BB #:101651 announced the winners of several prestigious excellence awards as...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Robot Rules: Retail and Foodservice

There have been two constants since the dawn of automation: advocates of developing technologies optimistically forecasting that machines will replace...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Ice still a factor for desert lettuce

Markon Cooperative {{BB #:123315}} released this crop update April 5, 2023: Colder areas of the Arizona/California desert region are experiencing light...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Trucco remembers founder Sal Vacca

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sal Vacca, the founder of our company and a...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Hess Bros. new WildTwist apple selling fast

LANCASTER, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hungry for the perfect snack? There’s a tasty new option in the produce department. The WildTwist apple is...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Canada proposes grocery rebate for the poor

The proposed Canadian national budget for 2023 includes a one-time “grocery rebate” for low-income households. The government of Canada’s website...

2 years ago 3 minute read

OPN announces new VP of Events

Monterey, CA — Organic Produce Network (OPN) BB #:338018 has announced the addition of Rachelle Schulken to its team in...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Peruvian avocado exports up more than 50% over 2023

From January to March 12, 2023, Peru exported 35,200 tons of avocado, reflecting an increase of 53 percent compared to...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Revolution Farms recalls lettuce because of possible health risk

The Food and Drug Administration posted this company announcement April 5, 2023: Revolution Farms of Caledonia, Michigan is voluntarily recalling...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Plant-based athletes: new OPS Ed Session announced

Monterey, CA — As plant-based and vegetarian meals continue to gain in popularity, world-class athletes are helping to lead the...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Walmart reveals automation, growth plans

• Provides details on investment approach, centered around people and leveraging a state-of-the-art integrated supply chain network, to deliver a...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Oppy produce veteran to retire

CHICAGO — One of Oppy’s BB #:113404 finest is trading in his phone line for fishing line. Senior Sales Representative...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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