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Numerator Monthly Inflation Report shows food at home up 0.5% in February
Numerator Projections Indicate a Likely Modest Increase in the Rate of Inflation for Food at Home and Alcoholic Beverages at...
Oppy expands South African plum volume in second season
After a near-decade hiatus, new opportunities emerge in U.S. market for plums from South Africa CAPE TOWN, South Africa —...
Clarifying the new AEWR rules
The federal H-2A guestworker program is widely loathed by agricultural interests. One reason is the adverse effect wage rate (AEWR)....
Mastronardi Produce launches Backyard Farms lettuce from FL & CO
Kingsville, ON – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 is launching a new locally-grown greenhouse lettuce line under its Backyard Farms brand...
Jennifer McEntire talks food safety
International Fresh Produce Association’s (IFPA) BB #:378962 chief food safety and regulatory officer, Dr. Jennifer McEntire, will step away from her role...
Dole hosts its own fruit & veggies ‘bracket madness’
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – This year, Dole Food Company BB #:124463 is making it easier for sports fans filling out their...
ProduceIQ: Record breaking rains in California strain supply
Breaking news: For the first time in what feels like years, California has a critical shortage of umbrellas. As if...
Calavo Growers brings back former CEO after executive shake up
SANTA PAULA, Calif., March 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Calavo Growers, Inc. BB #:113203, a global avocado-industry leader and provider...
Walmart serves up savings for Easter
Springtime festivities are right around the corner. But, despite the excitement this time of year brings, we know our customers...
Gordon Food Service Stores expand into Texas
HOUSTON, March 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Gordon Food Service BB #:100172, a privately held and family-managed foodservice distributor with operations...
Civil ag lawsuits filed for the Week of March 13, 2023
The following table reflects agricultural-related lawsuits filed in a United States District Court over the last 30 days. A lawsuit...
Obesity drugs and the war against bad diets
Wegovy. It sounds like the name of a loathsome delicacy from some exotic land. Or one of those wacky new...
Department of the Treasury, Federal Reserve, and FDIC address banking system issues
March 12, 2023 WASHINGTON, DC — The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal...
Mucci remembers produce industry executive, Dan Branson
It is with great sadness and regret, that we announce the passing of our colleague and friend, Dan Branson, who...
Aldi expands merch collection with all items under $10
BATAVIA, Ill., March 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — ALDI BB #:116756, one of America’s fastest-growing grocers, is launching its largest ALDI...
Peruvian blueberry exports to the U.S. grew by 31% in volume last season
Last season 53.9 percent of total Peruvian blueberry exports went to the U.S., reflecting a growth of 31 percent in...
IFPA takes industry advocacy on the road in Texas
Washington D.C. and Newark, De – International Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:378962 Rebeckah Adcock and John Hollay traveled to Texas...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – March 10, 2023
Pamela and Greg discuss why Walmart’s pulling out of Portland, and how Walmart’s efforts in Florida are a completely different...
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