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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 6, 2023

Pamela and Greg discuss why private label groceries are so popular. Is it only inflation, or is there more to...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Okanagan Specialty Fruits opens apple processing plant in Moses Lake, WA

Moses Lake, WASHINGTON (October 6, 2022) – The heart of Washington State’s apple country witnessed a historic moment on September...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Kaiser Permanente to study expanded food access with Instacart

OAKLAND, Calif., Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kaiser Permanente, the nation’s largest integrated, nonprofit health care provider, and Instacart, the...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Equitable Food Initiative highlights benefits of family-focused workplaces

WASHINGTON, October 4, 2023 – Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632, the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Grape prices remain high on lighter volume

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this grape market update this week: Grape markets remain elevated. The California grape crop will...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Peru’s blueberry exports down 50% this season

Since the 2023-2024 Peruvian fresh blueberry campaign began, 40,527 tons were shipped until week 36, reflecting a 50 percent reduction...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Tommy Wilkins takes on sales, business development role with Horton Fruit Co. in Dallas

DALLAS, TX, (October 5, 2023) – Tommy Wilkins, an industry giant with more than 40 years of experience in the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

SPONSORED CONTENT: Leveraging the Right Transportation Modes for Fresh

For fresh foods, a streamlined supply chain is critical to reducing transportation costs and maintaining product quality. At Lineage BB #:294667,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

IFPA names retail innovation award winners

October 4, 2023 Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – Top execs driving retail innovation – the winners of International Fresh...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Giumarra expands Lemonade apple program

LOS ANGELES – Oct. 4, 2023 – The Giumarra Companies BB #:113366 announces its exclusive, domestic Lemonade apple volume will...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Divine Flavor restructures executive sales staff

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NOGALES, AZ. – October 4th, 2023- Nogales-based produce distributor and grower Divine Flavor BB #:204689 announced they...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Lipman Family Farms adds senior breeder to R&D staff

IMMOKALEE, FL (OCTOBER 4, 2023) – Lipman Family Farms BB #:110471 is thrilled to announce the latest addition to their...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Mastronardi adds two KY greenhouses to U.S. network

Kingsville, ON (October 5, 2023) – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453, the fourth-generation family-owned business that pioneered commercial greenhouse growing in...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Equifruit wins Fairtrade Innovation Award

Montreal, QC, Oct, 5, 2023 – Equifruit BB #:329901, Canada’s trailblazing Fairtrade-certified banana brand, is proud to announce it has...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Florida Blue Foundation invests $14.5MM to improve food security and health outcomes

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Florida Blue Foundation, the philanthropic affiliate for the state’s Blue Cross Blue Shield...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Westside Produce, Classic Fruit hire marketing director for recent partnership

Firebaugh, CA – Earlier this year, Westside Produce BB #:149536 and Classic Fruit BB #:194271 announced their strategic alliance to...

2 years ago 2 minute read

CPMA releases report highlighting the economic impact of Canada’s fresh produce sector

October 5, 2023 (Ottawa, ON) – Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) BB #:153602 has released a report outlining the economic...

2 years ago 3 minute read

FMI’s report shows strength of private labels

Oct 3, 2023 Arlington, VA – FMI – The Food Industry Association BB #:162464, today releases the second installment of...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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