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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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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....

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

‘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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 1 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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...

6 years ago 2 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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,...

6 years ago 3 minute read

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