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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – January 14, 2022
We’re talking shifts in foodservice, particularly in the mass market casual sector with TGI Fridays launching a new to-go concept,...
FFVA says ITC Report on Cucumber, Squash imports shows harm to domestic growers
FFVA BB #:153753 Statement on ITC Report on Cucumber, Squash Imports January 14, 2022 — For decades, unfair trade practices...
GAB Operations to open new cold storage facility in South Texas
Laredo, TX — A M King has completed construction of a south Texas distribution center for Mexico-based GAB Operations, LLC...
Broccoli, cauliflower prices rising due to desert cold
Persistent cold weather in the Arizona and California desert growing regions is slowing broccoli and cauliflower growth, limiting supplies and...
Canada halts vaccine mandate for truckers
Political and industry pressure appear to have helped the Canadian government to drop its mandate that all Canadian truckers prove...
2021 retail produce sales eclipse 2020 in dollars, but volume can’t keep up
Editor’s note: This is a continuation of December’s retail sales report, which can be viewed here. The fourth quarter of...
Casual dining chain launches small, to-go format
TGI Fridays plans to open a 2,500-square-foot to-go and delivery concept as a way to adapt to consumer dining habits...
Bowery Farming secures $150MM credit facility
NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bowery Farming, the largest vertical farming company in the United States, today announced...
Soli Organic forms seed genetics, AI technology partnerships
ROCKINGHAM, Va., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Soli Organic Inc., the nation’s only soil-based, controlled environment agriculture company delivering 100%...
Nuro unveils third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.- Leading autonomous vehicle company Nuro today unveiled its third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle. As the most advanced zero-occupant...
Iron Ox appoints new VP of Impact Strategy
SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Iron Ox, a farming innovation company with deep expertise in plant science, robotics and artificial intelligence,...
Pete Pappas & Sons welcomes new general manager
Pete Pappas & Sons Inc. BB #:100956 welcomes Mark Pitts as General Manager. As General Manager he will oversee daily...
West Pak Avocado opens NJ distribution center
Murrieta, CA – West Pak Avocado, BB #:117036 a global supplier of premium avocados, is pleased to reveal a new...
Remembering the life of Larry Lee
Larry Lee, who worked in the produce industry for more than 50 years, passed away at the age of 69....
EFI brings new focus on Midwest growers
WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative, the certification and skill-building organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer advocacy groups,...
Invafresh wins innovation award for its retail platform
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Invafresh, the market leader of Freshology for the fresh food retail industry, today announced it has been named a...
IFPA adds to food safety staff
January 11, 2022 Newark, De. and Washington D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) announces the addition of Gretchen...
AFM launches its strongest multichannel shoppable campaign for the Big Game
DALLAS, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Avocados From Mexico (AFM) BB #:371130, the number one selling avocado brand in the...
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