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PMA chairman sees healthier lifestyles, healthier world

It might be a crazy time to take the chairmanship of the Produce Marketing Association, BB #:153708 but incoming chairman...

5 years ago 2 minute read

USA Pears launches Instagram AR filter

PORTLAND, Ore. – October 15, 2020 – USA Pears BB #:162426 has officially launched a brand new augmented reality (AR)...

5 years ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 16, 2020

Pamela and Greg talk about two of the biggest innovations to come out of Virtual Fresh Summit 2020 — Del...

5 years ago 1 minute read

PMA’s Virtual Fresh Summit, by the numbers

The Produce Marketing Association wrapped up the “live” events of Virtual Fresh Summit 2020, but the digital platform will be...

5 years ago 1 minute read

California lettuce, leaf prices keep rising

Prices on many leaf and lettuce items from the Salinas, CA, area keep rising for a variety of reasons from...

5 years ago 2 minute read

FDA updates peach outbreak investigation, source not determined

The FDA, along with CDC, Canadian, state and local partners, has been investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis infections linked to...

5 years ago 2 minute read

Mexico takes larger share of U.S. bell pepper market in 2020

Despite the turbulence in the economy this year, the bell pepper continues to be a strong crop in multiple regions....

5 years ago 4 minute read

La Dona Fruit opens new Colombia packinghouse

MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA – La Dona Fruit BB #:369950 – a leading producer and exporter of fresh golden pineapples and tropical...

5 years ago 8 minute read

Brighter Bites partners with Good Foods to “sack hunger”

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WI – In an effort to help provide fresh foods and resources to the Brighter Bites organization, Good...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Ark Foods introduces Clean Label Salads at PMA Fresh Summit

Brooklyn, NY: Ark Foods BB #:290462 — the modern-day farming company bringing unique vegetables and vegetable-based creations to the produce...

5 years ago 3 minute read

CPMA creates task force to address CFIA romaine import rules

As of October 7, 2020, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) requires importers to either provide proof that romaine lettuce...

5 years ago 4 minute read

Wonderful Pistachios launches new marketing campaign

LOS ANGELES – Today, Wonderful Pistachios BB #:355607 launched a new marketing campaign titled “The Next Big Thing” with commercials...

5 years ago 7 minute read

Bolthouse Farms debuts new line of “swaps,” including a hot dogs made of carrots

PRESS RELEASE: BAKERSFIELD, Calif., Oct. 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Taking a giant leap toward their long-term vision of Plants Powering...

5 years ago 5 minute read

Exploring pandemic shopping trends with staying power  

The produce industry has watched shopper behavior closely during the pandemic in an effort to predict what’s coming next. IRI Worldwide’s Jonna Parker joined...

5 years ago 3 minute read

California LGMA new website targets consumers, food professionals

Sacramento, CA – The California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA) BB #:210653 has launched a new website dedicated to everything...

5 years ago 4 minute read

PMA’s Nancy Tucker announces retirement at Fresh Summit reception

Newark, DE – Produce Marketing Association BB #:153708 Vice President, Nancy Tucker, announced her retirement at the Fresh Summit 2020...

5 years ago 5 minute read

The Virus and Gen Z

One question hangs over Gen Z, as it does over everyone else: how will the coronavirus of 2020 change things?...

5 years ago 3 minute read

Shopper Insights 2020: Who wants to try new items?

The great hurdle for a marketer of anything is getting your customer to try something new. In the fresh produce...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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