General News

Terminal market blueberry prices in the U.S. market climb in October and November and fall in June and July. Fluctuations...

Both of Boston’s terminal markets continue to boast a robust roster of offerings and don’t consider themselves arch rivals. Their...

Company Press Release – Lidl US and Best Market announced an agreement in which Lidl will acquire 27 Best Market...

COMPANY PRESS RELEASE – Tops Markets, LLC, announced that it has successfully completed its financial restructuring and emerged from chapter 11....

Blueberries are very sensitive to supply variations. The lowest prices occur in June and July. In June, California, Georgia, North...

Two markets supply a thriving fresh produce industry by land and sea, even as the disruptions common to today’s perishables...

Most U.S. domestic blueberry supply is shipped weekly through California, Oregon, and Washington. The first part of the high season...

FDA Recall – Firm Press Release – The Pictsweet Company has recalled 1,872 cases of Pictsweet Farms 8-ounce Steam’ables Asparagus...

COMPANY PRESS RELEASE–Walmart U.S. Q3 comp sales(1) grew 3.4% and Walmart U.S. eCommerce sales grew 43%, Q3 GAAP EPS of...

FINANCIAL RELEASE — Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc., announced results for its fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30,...

In the United States, the high season for blueberries (highbush or conventional) is from May to July. Production starts in...

Kroger’s announcement this summer of extended payment terms that would have made the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (the PACA) trust...

Don’t expect the avocado market to return to normal for another month, as Mexican avocado growers have just begun harvesting...

USDA/AMS Press Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has cited Frutera Del Litoral USA LLC, operating out of Miami,...

Smart & Final Stores, Inc., the value-oriented food and everyday staples retailer, reported financial results for the fiscal third quarter...

As blueberry consumption continues to rise, producers around the world try to keep up with demand. This sweet, juicy orb...

Value-added fruit has more than double the contribution of dollars to total produce department sales as vegetables, but several value-added...

Blue Apron Holdings, Inc., announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018.  Net loss improved 61% or $53.3 million year-over-year...