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ProduceIQ: Expect a pricey fiesta
May is looking like it could be an expensive month for fresh produce. Usually, warmer and more stable weather helps boost supply from growers in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico….
General News
USDA highlights border security, Mexico negotiations in first 100 days of Trump administration
USDA Secretary Rollins says she has been at the negotiating table tirelessly advocating for American agriculture.
USDA: U.S. per capita vegetable consumption falls to lowest point in 35 years
In 2024, total U.S. per capita vegetable and pulse availability fell to 376 pounds, marking the lowest level in over…
Natural Delights highlights record date sales this Ramadan
Natural Delights is celebrating unprecedented success in this year’s sales season, showcasing the impact of culturally relevant marketing
Top 5 insights from avocado grove tour
California expects the largest avocado crop in five years in 2025, and as part of showing that off, Blue Book…
Technomic: Tariffs rattle restaurant operators
Considerable uncertainty has entered the market with the introduction and partial 90-day pause of tariffs, as well as shifting narratives
IFPA urges practical, science-based standards in comments to National Organic Standards Board
In response to feedback sought by the National Organic Standards Board, IFPA submitted comments for priories for organic fresh produce.
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Retail
Empire president and CEO plans to retire in May 2026
Empire Company Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. announced that Michael Medline, President and CEO plans to retire
Walmart highlights growth in 2025 annual report
Walmart Inc. issued its 2025 Annual Report and filed its Proxy Statement in preparation for the company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting
T&T Supermarket to open its first Southern California store
T&T Supermarket announces the opening of its first Southern California store in Irvine, slated for Winter 2026.
Stater Bros. Markets expands its partnership with IFCO’s reusable packaging
Stater Bros. Markets, the largest privately owned supermarket chain in Southern California, has expanded its long-term partnership with IFCO
Aldi opens its first stores in Las Vegas
ALDI, the fastest-growing grocer in the U.S., opened its first stores in the Las Vegas area, giving locals access to…
Dollar Tree to return to Oklahoma with enhanced distribution center after tornado
Dollar Tree, Inc. announced plans for Dollar Tree operations to return to Marietta, OK with a new, enhanced distribution center.
People
Empire president and CEO plans to retire in May 2026
Empire Company Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc. announced that Michael Medline, President and CEO plans to retire
NatureSweet adds two to leadership staff
NatureSweet announces two strategic leadership appointments designed to support its growth and commitment to excellence in operations.
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons adds to sales staff
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons has expanded its sales team as the company scales into new and existing territories and…
URM Stores names new CEO
URM Stores welcomes Roger F. White as its new CEO and President and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Rosauers Supermarkets and…
Markon hires director of multi-unit sales
Markon Cooperative is proud to announce the appointment of Doug Fisher as the new Director of Multi-Unit Sales.
Salad and Go names new CEO
Salad and Go, the salad chain on a mission to make nutritious food accessible for everyone, has appointed Mike Tattersfield…
Featured Stories
ProduceIQ: Expect a pricey fiesta
May is looking like it could be an expensive month for fresh produce. Usually, warmer and more stable weather helps…
The Produce Reporter Week in Review April 25, 2025
Retail consultant Pamela Riemenschneider returns to Week in Review as we discuss why online grocery is booming and tariffs
USDA cancels Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the cancellation of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities (PCSC).
Inflation continues to slow, as fresh produce shows deflation
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers decreased 0.1% on a seasonally adjusted basis in March, after rising 0.2%…
Trump announces 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs
President Donald Trump announced in a 90-day pause on newly implemented country-specific reciprocal tariffs—except those applied to China.
HHS and USDA outline vision for healthier America
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins collaborated on their first Make America Healthy Again…
Transportation
Truck Availability Report, April 24, 2025
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
Truck Availability Report, April 17, 2025
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
DAT: Spot flatbed volumes surged in March
Spot truckload freight volumes rebounded in March, led by a sharp increase in the movement of flatbed loads, said DAT…
Truck Availability Report
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
Lineage acquires cold storage in Washington
Lineage, Inc. announced its acquisition of three warehouses totaling approximately 24 million cubic feet from Bellingham Cold Storage.
Truck Availability Report
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs. Each week we’ll…
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