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Mexican Tomato Growers confirm no dumping of exports to U.S.
WASHINGTON, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The associations representing Mexican tomato growers are pleased to announce that today the three...
Tropical fruit distributors reduce shrink by 50 percent with Hazeltech
PRESS RELEASE Miami (July 15, 2019) — Hazel Technologies Inc., BB #:302595 a company developing new, USDA-funded post-harvest technologies to...
Global Organics: By the Numbers
Zion Market Research estimated the global organic food and beverage market in 2017 at nearly $125 billion and expects a...
Aldi caters to evolving customer base
Jim Hertel, senior vice president at Inmar Analytics in Winston-Salem, NC, said Aldi BB #:116756 isn’t so much changing its...
Giumarra to launch persimmon marketing plan at FPFC
PRESS RELEASE LOS ANGELES – July 11, 2019 – In preparation for California’s upcoming fall persimmon season, Giumarra BB #:153202...
Organic Retail Trends: By the Numbers
On the retail front, some may be surprised to learn wholesale club Costco surpassed Whole Foods as the largest organic...
Improving the Customer Experience at Aldi
Since the early days, Aldi BB #:116756 has improved its in-store shopping experience, adding everything from refrigeration for produce and...
Church Brothers adds to sales staff
PRESS RELEASE SALINAS, Calif. – July 10, 2019 – Merritt Bruce, established fresh produce leader, joined Church Brothers Farms BB...
Mushroom Council names Blended Burger contest winner
PRESS RELEASE Redwood Shores, CA (July 10, 2019) – The Mushroom Council BB #:161860 and Bon Appétit awarded $25,000 to...
Brinker International enters into a letter of intent to acquire 116 franchised Chili’s restaurants
Brinker International, Inc. BB #:153083, a leader in the casual dining industry, announced it has executed a letter of intent...
SweeTango apple growers forecast larger 2019 crop
PRESS RELEASE WENATCHEE, WA – July 10, 2019 – Members of the Next Big Thing Growers’ Cooperative estimate that the...
Premium pricing slows for organics
Although organic produce typically enjoys a price premium to compensate for higher growing costs and lower yields, the price differential...
Aldi’s humble beginnings
“Aldi is generally considered the true low-price leader in the United States,” said Steve Grinstead, founder of The Grinstead Group...
Organically Grown Company changes leadership in sales group
PRESS RELEASE PORTLAND, Ore. – July 9, 2019 – Northwest-based organic produce distributor Organically Grown Company (OGC) BB #:149476 has...
Data shows growth in organic apples and pears
PRESS RELEASE Yakima, WA-July 09, 2019 – Organic pears and apples experienced growth in the last year, bolstering both categories....
Stemilt’s premium Kyle’s Pick cherries hit retail
PRESS RELEASE WENATCHEE, Wash. – Cherries are an impulse purchase and Stemilt BB #:113654 is spending the month of July...
Growing organically gets no easier
Organic growers are challenged to control weeds without herbicides and must guard against cross-pollination and commingling with conventional produce. Organic...
Fruit World increases supplies of Thomcord Grapes
PRESS RELEASE Reedley, CA (July 8, 2019) – Fruit World Co. BB #:187196 anticipates an increased supply of their organic...
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