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Plastic-free efforts go bananas…literally
While Trader Joe’s in the U.S. has committed to reducing the amount of plastic packaging in its produce departments, most...
California HLB fight bolstered by Swiss fragrance company
California stands alone among growing regions battling – and so far, containing – huanglongbing, and the latest investment shows that...
What is Walmart doing with small format stores?
A few stories have come across my news feed over the past few days suggesting Walmart is “quietly” closing stores...
Rejections and freight: Who pays?
Q: I’m a receiver located in Chicago. I purchased a load of peppers f.o.b. from a shipper out of Michigan....
E-commerce: the enemy of produce brands?
I gave a talk last week in Tubac, AZ, to the Association of Table Grape Growers of Mexico at their...
Avocados recalled on positive Listeria sample
Henry Avocado Corporation is voluntarily recalling California-grown whole avocados sold in bulk at retail stores because they have the potential...
Mexican grape estimate shows sharp increase over 2018
TUBAC, AZ —The estimate is in earlier than usual this year, but if it holds, Mexican grape growers will export...
‘Only Organic’ sums up the GRO Organic program
As the organic sales growth rate slows, stakeholders embark on a new voluntary check-off program of promotion, education and grower...
When media swallows the Dirty Dozen
It turns out mom was wrong, and I’m not supposed to eat my veggies because they’re toxic! It’s a silly...
Dirty Dozen, Clean Fifteen lists released
Saying nearly 70 percent of fresh fruits and vegetables sold in the U.S. contain pesticide residue, the Environmental Working Group...
Walmart drops the ball with Savings Catcher cancellation
Users are livid that Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. is cancelling its Savings Catcher program, which allows shoppers to scan their...
Grow. Don’t take the status quo
There is no status quo associated with this dynamic industry. It is constantly changing. Whether it has to do with...
United Fresh releases 25 Retail Produce Manager Award Honorees
PRESS RELEASE Marking 15 years of recognizing exceptional retail produce managers, on March 18 United Fresh Produce Association announced the...
Expect higher prices for a smaller Vidalia onion crop
Buyers should see a smaller crop of Vidalia onions this season, as the official first pack date has been set,...
Dollar General paving way for fresh produce self-distribution
Goodlettsville, TN-based Dollar General’s expansion into fresh food is prompting the company to accelerate its self-distribution with a new DG...
Fresh produce needs even more SXSW representation
AUSTIN, TX—As someone who has lived in the Austin area full time for nearly two decades, I’ve treated the annual...
SXSW: Health alone won’t increase consumption
AUSTIN, TX—It’s no secret that fresh produce checks all the boxes for health and wellness, but the problem is people’s...
Pushing deeper in the snack market
ORLANDO, FL – Produce marketers have been advised to offer their products in more places for more consumer eating opportunities,...
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