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Hispanic Market: Growing outside comfort zones
As the U.S. Hispanic population grows, retailers will meet the demand, whether it’s Hispanic retail chains or mainstream retailers changing...
How do other businesses see your business?
“Creditors have better memories than debtors.” So said Benjamin Franklin in 1758 in Poor Richard’s Almanack. It is as true...
Pure Flavor starts Georgia season with visit from Ag Secretary
FORT VALLEY, GA (December 17th, 2019) – A visit to Pure Flavor’s BB #:170379 Fort Valley, GA greenhouse from U.S....
T&G Global to acquire domestic fresh produce division of Freshmax NZ
T&G Global Limited (formerly Turners and Growers) BB #:163999, one of the largest fresh produce companies in New Zealand, has...
Southern Specialties expands warehouse, introduces new products in New York
NEW YORK – Southern Specialties, Inc. BB #:142198 Pompano Beach, FL, displayed several new items at the New York Produce...
Hispanic Market: What items sell
Hispanic produce staples such as tomatoes, avocados, mangos, and peppers are as much mainstream an any fruits and vegetables. Of...
Mexico objects to USMCA labor provision
The United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement hit a snag over the weekend as a top Mexican official said the nation doesn’t...
Trucco opens kiwifruit distribution center in New Jersey
Trucco, Inc., BB #:349608 the premier authority on produce announces the opening of their first wholly-owned and dedicated facility to...
A simple sachet extends produce shelf life
Can a simple sachet keep a box of avocados fresh for twice as long? Chicago-based Hazel Technologies says it can...
Hispanic Market: Big retailers take notice
The nature of the Hispanic retail market may be changing as everyone notices their success. Jorge Vazquez, president of Latin...
Disney tips for produce marketers
NEW YORK – A former Disney executive has some ideas for produce companies looking to implement new ideas. For instance,...
FDA ID’s common Salinas grower linked to E. coli outbreaks
Statement from the Food and Drug Administration December 12, 2019: Update Based on the information indicating that ill people in...
LGMA releases key points on romaine outbreaks
December 12, 2019 — Government agencies in the U.S. and Canada have provided numerous updates this week regarding the number...
Hispanic Marketing: Selling the in-store experience
Research shows Hispanic households tend to enjoy speaking Spanish, cooking, and place more emphasis on family time. Produce suppliers confirm...
Chilean social unrest hasn’t disrupted exports – yet
NEW YORK – The social unrest in Chile so far hasn’t disrupted fresh produce growing and exporting. Chile has been...
Produce Marketing Association names new Chief Science Officer
Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 announced Dr. Max Teplitski has accepted the role of Chief Science Officer for the...
USDA pesticide report: 99% of samples below benchmark levels
WASHINGTON, Dec. 10, 2019 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today published the 2018 Pesticide...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 13, 2019
Greg reports on apples from the Big Apple at the New York Produce Show. Cosmic Crisp is launching at retail...
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