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