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FRESH FORUM New York

How has 2018 measured up so far? Was this year better or worse than last year for your business? James...

6 years ago 2 minute read

MARKET STATS: HUNTS POINT

Hunts Point produce market has no peer when it comes to size, volume of product and influence on a city’s...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Applied Technology: Ramping up supply chain efficiency

In perishables, getting from point A to point B without interruption is paramount. Throw in all manner of complications—from loading...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Wegmans issues voluntary recall

Company Press Release: Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. has issued a voluntary recall of fresh Cauliflower Rice, Veggie Cauliflower Rice Blend and...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Pepper prices to remain high until new year

Bell pepper prices have been high for a while, and they aren’t likely to come down until a week or...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Food Safety focus in New York

Food safety is always at the forefront for any business dealing in food, especially highly perishable fruits and vegetables in...

6 years ago 2 minute read

New York has many success stories

Business is booming, horizons are broad, and those at Hunts Point have plenty of success stories to share. Stefanie Katzman,...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Applied Technology: Extending freshness

Freshness, as everyone in the produce supply chain knows, is the key to sales. It is also the bane of...

6 years ago 2 minute read

FDA investigating outbreak of E. coli infections likely linked to romaine lettuce

FDA Recall: The FDA, along with CDC, state and local agencies, is investigating a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7...

6 years ago 15 minute read

Kroger announces succession plan for Chief Financial Officer, J. Michael Schlotman

Company Press Release: The Kroger Co. announced its succession plan for Chief Financial Officer. J. Michael Schlotman, Kroger’s Chief Financial...

6 years ago 6 minute read

Spring Policy Summit to feature USMCA/NAFTA negotiator Salvador Behar

Company Press Release: The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas will be hosting the Spring Policy Summit March 19-20, 2019,...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Costco maintains solid footing

Costco’s most recently quarterly report got a mixed review from Wall Street analysts and investors, but the warehouse retailer is...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Gift of Produce resumes after Hurricane Harvey hiatus

HOUSTON—Hurricane Harvey devastated many areas of Houston, and put a strain on resources – including the Gift of Produce from...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Kroger reports third quarter 2018 results

FINANCIAL RELEASE — The Kroger Co. reported third quarter 2018 financial results, which ended on November 10, with GAAP net...

6 years ago 2 minute read

New York overcomes transportation troubles

Changes in federal regulation led to frustration and myriad challenges throughout the perishables supply chain this year, dictating change from...

6 years ago 3 minute read

New York adjusts to ELD law

Although its name is a bit misleading, San Antonio Broker Services Inc. is located in North Bergen, NJ. Michael Miqueli...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Applied Technology: New tools boost profits

Not everyone takes to technological advances quickly or with marked enthusiasm. And while it’s true there are a dizzying array...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Apio, Inc., voluntarily recalls selected Salad Shake Ups™

COMPANY PRESS RELEASE / PRODUCT RECALL — Apio, Inc. of Guadalupe, California is voluntarily recalling five SKUs of Eat Smart® Single-Serve...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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