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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 12, 2024
Pamela and Greg break down the latest Retailer Preference Index from dunnhumby, why lawmakers need to put the brakes on...
Bee Sweet offers specialty citrus for New Year
FOWLER, Calif., – Bee Sweet Citrus BB #:123033 has an assortment of specialty citrus varieties available for shoppers aiming to...
Peru, Chile lead world table grape exports in 2022-2023
World production of table grapes reached 27,898,000 tons in the 2022/2023 campaign, showing an increase of 4.4 percent compared to...
7-Eleven to acquire 204 remaining Stripes, Laredo Taco stores
IRVING, Texas, Jan. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 7-Eleven, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire 204 stores...
AI: Automation and labor
Produce suppliers are looking to artificial intelligence to solve longstanding—and deteriorating—labor challenges, for multiple reasons, says Thuan Ngo, vice president...
Peruvian Asparagus Importers’ Association announces new chairmen
January 8, 2024 — At their 2023 October Board Meeting in Anaheim, California, the Peruvian Asparagus Importers’ Association (PAIA) announced...
Hass Avocado Board promotes ‘Build a Better Sandwich’
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As MyPlate National Strategic Partners, the Grain Foods Foundation, Hass Avocado Board, National Association of State Departments of...
Church Brothers names VP of packaging procurement
SALINAS, Calif. – January 5, 2024 – Church Brothers Farms BB #:161800 today announced that Amelia Firme has joined the...
VIDEO: Low temps, ice hit desert crops, causing damage and delays
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update on the Arizona/California desert region January 10, 2024: Cold temperatures and lettuce...
Kings River becomes first in citrus on traceability compliance
SALT LAKE CITY January 11, 2024 – Kings River Packing, BB #:115305 an eighth-generation citrus grower and distributor along California’s...
AI: Defining the risks
Despite the benefits of artificial intelligence, there are downsides to all of this head-spinning technological progress, says Warren Bailey, chief...
California Avocado Commission names new agency of record
IRVINE, Calif. (January 9, 2024) – The California Avocado Commission BB #:145028 announced the selection of Curious Plot as its...
Dole expands fresh fruit shipping service
CHARLOTTE, NC – January 9, 2024 – Dole Food Company BB #:124463 announced the launch of a new weekly vessel...
IFPA launches ad campaign defending the WIC program
January 10, 2024 – Washington, D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 launched its largest-ever ad campaign in...
USDA to launch $2.5B summer EBT program
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that 35 states, all five U.S. territories, and...
TIPA to induct five industry icons to the Texas Produce Hall of Fame
Mission, Texas: The Texas International Produce Association (TIPA) BB #:162361 proudly announces the induction of five distinguished individuals into the...
CPMA opens registration for the 2024 convention and trade show
January 9, 2024 (Ottawa, ON) – Online registration for the 2024 CPMA Annual Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2024) BB...
CHEP fills new CEO of Americas role
January 09, 2024 ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CHEP BB #:160353, a leader in supply chain solutions, announced the appointment of Xavier Garijo as...
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