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Amazon reveals its most popular Whole Foods Prime promos

Amazon reveals it’s most popular Whole Foods Prime promos

6 years ago 1 minute read

Are meal kits on a decline? Study predicts growth shift

A new report from Packaged Facts suggests meal kit sales grew more than 22% in 2018…but that growth is about...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Romaine returns with new labels

Consumers will start seeing romaine in retail stores and restaurant menus thanks to a labeling agreement that a handful of...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Reports hint at romaine’s challenging future

With romaine lettuce re-entering the market after the Centers for Disease Control’s advisory, the industry is working to restore consumer...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Retail Reflections: Musings on blockchain

An important technology that has captured the attention of the produce industry is blockchain. Anytime a new technology approach is...

6 years ago 4 minute read

FDA and CDC will lift consumer advisory not to eat romaine lettuce

The United Fresh Produce Association released this information this afternoon: FDA and CDC recently let us know that later today...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Broad CDC romaine warning frustrates industry

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s quick, all-encompassing action in this romaine lettuce outbreak has some in the produce...

6 years ago 4 minute read

See how fresh produce fares in Thanksgiving dinner cost

All the holiday orders are now paying off at retail as consumers head to stores, make online orders and load...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Retail giants continue to invest heavily in e-commerce

No retailer will say they have the answer to e-commerce yet, but they all know e-commerce is the answer to...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Expect monthlong avocado shortage after Mexican grower strike

Don’t expect the avocado market to return to normal for another month, as Mexican avocado growers have just begun harvesting...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Wendy’s looks to produce for seasonal

Wendy’s uses about as much fresh fruits and vegetables as any quick-service restaurant, and it’s shifting to seasonal menu items...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Brighter Bites considers franchise affiliates for growth

Brighter Bites has a vision of programs across the U.S., and may turn to affiliate or franchise programs to do...

6 years ago 2 minute read

U.S.-Mexico trade grows despite noise

NOGALES, AZ – It’s easy to lose track of the facts when there’s so much political noise. President Donald Trump...

6 years ago 2 minute read

FPAA highlights women in leadership

NOGALES, AZ – The 50th version of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas convention focused on leadership and career...

6 years ago 2 minute read

The most important award in produce

Out of all of the awards given in our industry, no Man or Woman of the Year has the same...

6 years ago 2 minute read

PMA/United labor charter looks to grow

NOGALES, AZ—Produce companies who want to demonstrate their commitment to treating workers well will find many peers who have endorsed...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Will millennials kill bananas too?

There are lists all over the internet of industries that Millennial age consumers have killed – diamonds, napkins, beer, home...

7 years ago 4 minute read

See the winners in the National Watermelon Promotion Board Retail Display Contest

The National Watermelon Promotion Board received 150 entries in this year's Retail Display Contest. See the winners here.

7 years ago 1 minute read

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