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Fraud: Spotting the impostors
How do you spot a fraudulent business? Rick Fryman, president and COO of TC Marketing, Inc. BB #:126889 in Napoleon,...
Produce demand surges in first of eight non-holiday weeks
Grocery sales have trended above 2019 levels since the second week of March. Gains during non-holiday weeks had been experiencing...
Legislation aims to offset uncollectable debt due to COVID shutdowns
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 21, 2020) – Today, Representatives Darin LaHood (IL) and Jimmy Panetta (CA) introduced the Providing Liquidity for...
The many flavors of fraud
Fraud comes in many sizes, flavors, and colors. It can take place within a company. One form is payroll fraud,...
Celery supply returns to normal
Volume has shifted seasonally from Southern to Central California. VOLUME TOTAL, CELERY CONVENTIONAL FROM MAY 1ST THROUGH JULY 15TH When...
CDC ranks watercress highest in chronic disease reduction
PRESS RELEASE: Fellsmere, Fla. (July 17, 2020) – As COVID-19 concerns escalate around the country, consumers are seeking immunity-boosting ingredients...
Mission, Hazel Technologies partner to launch AvoLast shelf life extension
OXNARD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mission Produce Inc. BB #:118126, the world’s most advanced avocado network, today in partnership with Hazel Technologies Inc.,...
Steady onion market welcomes new crop
Onions continue to prove resilient as buyers start to see more volume from the 2020-21 season. Fresh crop supplies are...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 17, 2020
Pamela and Greg discuss the reasons behind the red hot citrus market. Pamela thinks other fresh produce items need a...
How to spot a fraudulent business
Fraud is alive and well in the world of commerce, and in the fresh produce industry. But is it rising...
USDA cites Arizona company for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, July 17, 2020 – As a part of its efforts to enforce the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) and...
Citrus exporters find hot U.S. market
Citrus exporters to the U.S. are finding a hot market this summer as retail demand has been explosive during the...
Produce companies should look at their diversity and inclusion, panel says
Before your company can improve its diversity and inclusion, it has to be honest about what it is now. “Don’t...
PTI encourages more retail participation
Just a few weeks after releasing its improved traceability guidance, the Produce Traceability Initiative is encouraging buying groups to join...
PMA provides guidance on the Scientific Report release by the 2020 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
Newark, Del. -On July 15, U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Health and Human Services released the Scientific Report of the...
Duda Fresh Farms launches its 18th consecutive import citrus program
OVIEDO, Fla. (July 15, 2020) – Just in time for the summer season, Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666 launches...
Homegrown Organic Farms now offers jumbo kiwifruit variety
Porterville, CA, (July 15, 2020) —Homegrown Organic Farms BB #:161459 is excited to announce the addition of Organic Kiwis to...
Cecelia Packing Corporation welcomes new saleswoman
We would like to welcome Angela Lopez-Avalos to Cecelia Packing Corporation BB #:114084. Angela joins the company in the position...
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