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Apples look for a summer niche
The North American apple market has settled into a normal pattern of steady prices and heavier-than-normal summer volume after the...
PMA cancels in-person Fresh Summit, pivots to virtual event
The Produce Marketing Association has made a decision regarding October’s Fresh Summit planned for Dallas, TX, and plans to offer...
Digital solutions can’t replace business connections
Sam Maglio, president of Maglio Companies of Milwaukee, WI, BB #:105281 says his company’s role in the produce industry is...
The Produce Moms teams with Tori Spelling for social media promotion
June 26, 2020 –Tori Spelling, mompreneur, beauty brands influencer and iconic star of the ever popular hit show Beverly Hills...
Avocado market stabilizes after lockdowns
The avocado market has reached stability as summer begins. Supplies are growing from California, which is having a strong rebound...
FDA targets Fresh Express Illinois facility during Cyclospora outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released this update June 26, 2020 The FDA, along with CDC and state and...
DiMare Fresh approved for next round of Food Box program
DALLAS, Texas (June 29, 2020) – DiMare Fresh BB #:101247, a value-added produce and floral distribution company, has been approved...
WGA, USDA, FDA push back against Chinese Customs COVID rule
IRVINE, Calif., (June 26, 2020) — In response to reports that Chinese Customs is requiring a Letter of Undertaking of...
See the best booths of United Fresh Live
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 25, 2020) – From a new concept just a few months ago to a 200-company virtual expo...
Sweet potato volume lags but demand stays strong
Sweet potato volume is at its lowest levels in five years as the 2019-20 crop winds down. However, consumer demand...
Harnessing technology in a relationship industry
In an industry where a handshake (or elbow bump) can still seal the deal, is technology a spoiler or a...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 26, 2020
Pamela talks food prep fatigue, and how it has sent her back into the meal kit universe. Greg talks corn...
Sweet corn prices spike as summer begins
Many people associate summer with corn-on-the-cob, but bargains are hard to come by at the start of the summer season....
PTI sees improvements to traceability guidance
EWING, NJ (June 25, 2020) – The Produce Traceability Initiative (PTI), consisting of CPMA BB #:153602, GS1 US, PMA BB...
Care in Crisis: Trading Assistance
In Blue Book Services “Care in Crisis” video No.8, Jeff Lair, Marketing Director, highlights Trading Assistance – available to members...
Demand to cut single-use plastic continues
Not even a pandemic appears to be altering consumers’ wish to cut down on single-use plastic packaging, and the produce...
CPS research targets Listeria
The produce industry’s scientific community has targeted Listeria for more study, since that pathogen has targeted the produce industry so...
Aldi recalls salads in Cyclospora outbreak
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration released this statement June 23, 2020 On June 22, 2020, ALDI, in association with...
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