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Inside Fresco y Más
Founded in 2016, this recent entrant to the supermarket battles Fresco y Mas is a subsidiary of Southeastern Grocers. Although...
Brooks Tropicals announces personnel changes to Finance Department
Brooks Tropicals Announces the Retirement of Janice Kolar, Chief Financial Officer Janice started with Brooks Tropicals BB #:110555 26 years...
Top rated radio host endorses ultimate Envy apple
Los Angeles, Calif. – Iconic radio personality Ellen K, host of the top-rated KOST 103.5 morning show “The Ellen K...
Shopper Insights 2020: The why behind the buy
It’s easy to see what consumers are buying at retail, but if we’re going to understand how to grow those...
PBH’s “Have a Plant” national campaign reaches millions
The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 recently concluded its second annual National Fruits & Veggies Month (NFVM)...
Latino markets: A shelf or two vs. a whole store
Over the past few decades, as the Latino population has grown, so has the demand for stores that offer what...
Inside Northgate González
One of the biggest players in the Latino supermarket scene, Northgate González BB #:166959 boasts humble beginnings. In the early...
United Fresh’s Jennifer McEntire honored at Food Safety Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 20, 2020) – NSF International, a global public health and safety organization, announced United Fresh Produce Association’s...
BrightFarms secures $100 million in bid to expand to 15,000 stores by 2025
PRESS RELEASE: IRVINGTON, N.Y. (Oct. 20, 2020) – BrightFarms, a leading next-generation indoor farming company supplying U.S. grocery retailers with packaged salad...
September brought strong fresh produce and floral gains, up 11% year-over-year
The pandemic caused changes in virtually all shopping habits, from when and where people shopped to the types, amounts and...
USDA files action against NC company in $6MM PACA case
PRESS RELEASE: WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has filed an administrative complaint against Imperial...
Hazel Tech announces launch in Chile, adds industry veteran
CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies Inc. BB #:302595, a USDA-funded technology company delivering new solutions for the fresh produce industry...
Mango referendum freezes out some provisions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced that mango first handlers and importers approved continuing their federal research and...
Latino Markets: One size doesn’t fit all
While the market may be ripe, it’s easy for mainstream retailers to assume that all Latinos have the same shopping...
USDA Cites LoneStar Produce Express LLC in Texas for PACA Violations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on LoneStar Produce Express LLC (LoneStar),...
Florida group launches site to report Mexican tomato violators
PRESS RELEASE: Maitland, FL, October 19, 2020 – The Florida Tomato Exchange BB #:162441 recently launched TomatoMonitor.com, which allows individuals...
Secrets to Success: Latino supermarkets
How do Latin grocers maintain such a loyal customer base and continue to attract more shoppers? Here are a few...
USDA Cites Benny F. Hall & Sons LLC in Virginia for PACA Violations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 16, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Benny F. Hall & Sons...
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