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Mastronardi Produce opens Laredo facility
Kingsville, ON and Laredo, TX (December 4, 2020) – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453, an industry-leading greenhouse pioneer that sells and...
Stemilt’s Fruit Tracker reveals apple volumes down
WENATCHEE, Wash. – This month’s Fruit Tracker’s Fast Facts: The Cast video analysis featuring Stemilt’s BB #:113654 Roger Pepperl and...
C-Stores: The challenges of the pandemic
Despite the positive numbers and outlook, convenience stores have not escaped the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic that hit much...
American avocado demand boosts economies of U.S. and Mexico
DALLAS, Dec. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — According to a new economic contribution analysis from Texas A&M University (1), the imports...
Vanguard International expands global sales staff
ISSAQUAH, WA – Vanguard International BB #:139145 has expanded their global sales team with the hiring of Ana Yanez in...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 4, 2020
Pamela and Greg discuss fresh produce opportunities for foodservice, convenience stores and … chonky blueberries … in this week’s episode....
Zespri partners with U.S. growers to harvest SunGold Kiwifruit
ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Since the launch of Zespri’s BB #:141270 SunGold Kiwifruit into the American market six years ago,...
Generation Farms develops enhanced logistics program
MIAMI, FL — Generation Farms BB #:369223, a grower-shipper of premium-quality conventional and organic fruits and vegetables, has created an...
C-Stores: Evolving with changing shopping habits
While the pandemic overall has been dismal for many, some consumer habits that have changed and are being witnessed in...
WinCo Foods partners with Afresh Technologies for food waste reduction
SAN FRANCISCO and BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 3, 2020, 7 a.m. PST — Afresh, the artificial intelligence-powered fresh replenishment platform, and...
Oppy recognizes John Anderson with Lifetime Achievement award
The British Columbia Produce Marketing Association recently recognized Oppy’s BB #:116424 Chairman, CEO and Managing Partner John Anderson with its...
Sysco names Chief Information and Digital Officer
HOUSTON, Dec. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sysco Corporation BB #:105962, the leading global foodservice distribution company, announced today that...
Private equity group acquires packaging firm StePac
TEFEN, Israel, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh produce packaging specialists StePac L.A., Ltd. BB #:169414 has been acquired by...
Report predicts massive growth for controlled environment agriculture
CHICAGO, Dec. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — A new report launched by S2G Ventures reveals how innovation in the field of...
Potential new talent needs a produce industry 101
The fresh produce industry offers a lot of what young talent is looking for, but awareness of the depth of...
Leafy green traceability pilots show value of sharing information
WASHINGTON, D.C. (December 3, 2020) – A group of six industry organizations today released a report outlining four months of...
C-Stores: The pandemic push
Brian Numainville, principal at Lake Success, NY-based Retail Feedback Group, a consultancy that designs feedback systems for retailers, says there’s...
HMC Farms first to add SmartWash Solutions to fruit processing
SALINAS, CA — HMC Farms, BB #:129161 a leading grower, processor and shipper of great tasting fresh fruit, including ready-to-serve...
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