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Trade deals create new wealth

WASHINGTON, DC – Trade has always been important to U.S. produce companies, as exports represent an opportunity to expand their...

6 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 20, 2019

Pamela’s got the Avocado Beat covered with Kroger, Apeel and Seald Sweet while Greg’s on the road at the Washington...

6 years ago 1 minute read

These retailers won big in the Mango Mania display contest

PRESS RELEASE: Orlando, Fla (September 19, 2019) – The results are in for the National Mango Board’s (NMB) ninth annual...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Curation Foods launches full-pallet BreatheWay, squeezable guacamole

PRESS RELEASE: SANTA MARIA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curation Foods Inc. BB #:117213, a natural foods company...

6 years ago 6 minute read

Produce is a winner in nutrition politics

WASHINGTON, DC — Of the three issues the fresh produce industry hopes to persuade Congress members on this week in...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Panera Bread launches new category of Warm Grain Bowls

PRESS RELEASE: ST. LOUIS, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Just in time for fall, Panera is launching hearty, warm Grain...

6 years ago 7 minute read

Groceryshop 2019 – Evolution of the Last Mile: Thoughts on Ecommerce

LAS VEGAS—What’s the future of ecommerce as it relates to supermarkets? There was ample discussion on the topic on Day...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Target execs discuss correcting grocery missteps at Groceryshop

LAS VEGAS—Target’s fun and creativity got lost in transactions when it came to grocery, but now executives say they’re correcting...

6 years ago 3 minute read

USApple’s Bair urges USMCA passage

PRESS RELEASE: Washington, D.C. (Sept. 13, 2019)—USApple BB #:145473  President & CEO Jim Bair  spoke at a press conference in...

6 years ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review: September 13, 2019

Pamela has been store checking like a boss this week, and that’s given her some perspective on what changes Walmart...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Walmart concerned about tomato inspections in suspension agreement

Before the comment period ended Sept. 9, the U.S.’s largest retailer told the Department of Commerce in a letter that...

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SEPC’s Southern Innovations kicks off in Nashville

The third annual Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 fall conference starts today with its focus on organic and foodservice trends...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Don’t wait too long to fix trucking problems

At one time, fuel pricing may have been the single biggest challenge to the trucking industry. It wasn’t so long...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Assessing ‘when’ for autonomous trucks

While the technology behind autonomous trucking is certainly moving forward and has major proponents, there are many challenges and years—with...

6 years ago 3 minute read

The Ultimate Austin Grocery Tour

AUSTIN, TX—There’s nothing like touring grocery stores with a local. Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics was in town to present...

6 years ago 5 minute read

Walmart plans “Produce 2.0” overhaul

While Walmart’s posting record sales over the past two years, executives see room for improvement in fresh produce. Speaking to...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Study shows vegetarian diet risk

A major British study shows a varied diet high on fruits and vegetables, but not necessarily a vegetarian one, is...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Why do customers stop coming to stores?

“Why did you stop shopping at Valli Produce?” I asked my wife a couple of days ago. “Because the produce...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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