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Coastal California rain causes harvest delays
Rain in the Coastal California growing areas is making it tougher for retailers to get strawberries, celery and various greens....
Will meal kits work without fresh?
Major meal kit companies are dropping fresh produce in new offerings, and it seems like a good idea – as...
SNAPSHOT: Organic price premium narrows at retail
I saw an article from the Washington Post that suggests supplies of organic items are catching up to conventional, helping...
Deconstructing the soaring avocado market
Avocados are more than for guacamole now, as they are the breakfast choice of health enthusiasts and a typical part...
Beer giants look to organic
Every time people measure it, organic produce sales growth outpaces conventional growth. The latest figures from the Organic Produce Network...
Consider this when selling your business
Selling a business is no easy task. Many factors must be taken into consideration, not the least of which is...
No delivery? No problem – if you’re Trader Joe’s
Business Insider is reporting Monrovia, CA-based Trader Joe’s is ending delivery, with no plans to pick it back up. The...
See Avocados from Mexico’s Super Bowl ads before the Big Game
What do avocados and dogs have in common? According to veterinarian advice they aren’t a natural pair, as skins and...
An Ode to 365 by Whole Foods Market
You’re only 2,000 feet from my front door, 365 by Whole Foods Market, and I pass by you nearly...
What the numbers tell us about potato and onion trends
Potatoes are the top vegetable crop in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Idaho and...
Chef’d buyer relaunches retail meal kits – with a processed twist
Just over six months after buying embattled meal kit company Chef’d, True Food Innovations says it is launching new products...
Church Brothers Farms acquires commodity vegetable business from Growers Express
Deal Includes Licensing Agreement for Green Giant™ Fresh Commodity Vegetables PRESS RELEASE — Church Brothers Farms announced today the acquisition...
Onions ride demand growth
The big story in onions is consumption. Strong yields in 2017 helped support this rise with consumers appreciating the vast...
The value of a name
Many years ago, a produce company sold its assets to an investor. The former owner, who had invested several decades...
California Citrus Mutual names new CEO
Executive vice president Casey Creamer will be promoted to president and CEO Feb. 1 at the California Citrus Mutual, as...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review: January 25, 2019
Blue Book Services Director of Media Development talks with Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider about the top stories for The Produce...
Control your own integrity and quality
During this government shutdown, it’s tempting to conclude that food is less safe because government inspections aren’t taking place. Dozens...
Celery, lettuce growers overcome cold mornings in the desert
Despite some early morning frost in the Yuma, AZ, and Coachella and Imperial Valleys, celery and lettuce shippers report strong...
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