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Markets, Procurement & Pricing Strategies
Imagine this: you’re sitting down at your produce company’s weekly sales meeting. The owner of the company brings in a...
Werner Enterprises Reports Improved Second Quarter 2017 Revenues and Earnings
Earnings per diluted share were $0.32 for second quarter 2017 compared to earnings per diluted share of $0.25 for second...
Kirk Bailey Promoted to Operations Manager
Company Press Release The Allen Lund Company, Richmond office is pleased to announce the promotion of Kirk Bailey to Operations...
PepsiCo Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
Company Press Release PepsiCo, Inc. announced three senior leadership appointments that support the company’s strategic priorities and growth agenda. “PepsiCo...
Union Pacific Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results
Operating revenue of $5.3 billion was up 10 percent in the second quarter 2017 compared to the second quarter 2016....
Summer in the City: Detroit Style
Whether you prefer to call it a resurgence, a rebirth, or a comeback, there’s no question Detroit is on the...
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in Puerto Rico and Texas from Operating in the Produce Industry
USDA/AMS Press Release: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failure to pay...
Hass Avocado Board Names McGuigan Director of industry Affairs
Company Press Release The Hass Avocado Board (HAB) whose vision is to be the catalyst for fresh avocados being the...
Sysco Announces CEO Succession Plan
Tom Bené, President and Chief Operating Officer, will Succeed Bill DeLaney as Chief Executive Officer in January 2018
An Agreement of “Full Protection” Is Rendered Void When The Buyer Fails To Keep Records To Substantiate Its Resales and Losses
The following summaries of precedent-setting reparation decisions issued under the U.S. Department of Agricultural (USDA) Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)...
San Miguel realiza una oferta por una compania fruticola peruana
Company Press Release Tenemos el agrado de dirigirnos a Ustedes con el fin de informarles que el día 14 de...
Kroger Appoints Liz Ferneding President of Ruler
Company Press Release The Kroger Co. announced the appointment of Liz Ferneding to Ruler division president, effective July 31. Ms....
Feel the South Jersey Vibe
New Jersey has had a wild ride over the last year with diverging weather patterns, labor shortages, and international pressures—but...
CBF Rehires Industry Veteran and Makes Additional Hires in Sales Department
Company Press Release Church Brothers Farms, a leading grower-owned processor/shipper of a line of fresh vegetable and salads, announced the...
Tops Friendly Markets Hires Lorenzo Grooms as Director of Warehouse Operations
Company Press Release Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in New York, northern Pennsylvania, western Vermont, and north...
PepsiCo Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results
Total operating profit increased 1% and operating profit margin decreased 0.2 percentage points. Operating profit growth was driven by effective...
Transit Temperature Instructions
The Problem: No temperature instructions given to carrier. The Key Point: Carriers are expected to properly cool fresh produce, even...
Guillermo Martinez Joins Wilson Produce
Company Press Release Guillermo “Willy” Martinez will join Wilson Produce, a leader grower/shipper of mini color bell peppers and other...
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