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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
Applied Technology: Extending freshness
Freshness, as everyone in the produce supply chain knows, is the key to sales. It is also the bane of...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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