week in review

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 22, 2024

Pamela and Greg talk Thanksgiving prices, which foods are must-haves, according to Kroger’s research, and why Kroger and Albertsons are...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 15, 2024

We’re talking Thanksgiving, and why consumers are buying early this year. Online grocery is booming, according to Brick Meets Click,...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 8, 2024

On location in Tucson at the SouthWest International Produce Expo, presented by the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, Pamela...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – November 1, 2024

Pamela breaks down 7-Eleven’s growth strategy focusing on fresh, and Greg says consumers are still concerned about grocery prices, despite...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 18, 2024

Greg and Pamela are coming to you on location at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Atlanta with key...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 11, 2024

We’re getting ready for the Global Produce & Floral Show and talking about a Midwest twist on Food Trends. If...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – October 4, 2024

It’s the season of surveys right now, and we’re talking self checkout, online grocery, and shoppers dropping loyalty in search...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 27, 2024

We’re talking Hurricane Helene and potential crop impacts, Bananageddon and the looming port strike, convenience store fresh food trends, and...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 20, 2024

Pamela noticed a trend this week in news releases: more investment, expansion, and innovation announcements than usual. And Greg says...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 6, 2024

We’re talking football, avocados, Aldi’s massive workforce push, BC Tree Fruit’s auction, and wrapping it up with…tennis? Related Stories:

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 30, 2024

We’re talking Kroger and Albertsons and the threat of layoffs, store closures, and higher prices if the merger doesn’t go...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 23, 2024

Cucumbers are trending, Kroger is fighting back, and Loblaws is launching a new concept that has even fewer frills than...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 16, 2024

Would a grocer really surge prices during peak hours? And what makes a good TikTok and business crossover? Related Stories:

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 9, 2024

Pamela’s on vacation this week but that doesn’t mean the news stops. GrubMarket acquired again, Buca di Beppo filed Chapter...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 2, 2024

Kroger’s got a new label, Field & Vine, exclusively for USA-grown produce. Will it expand beyond berries? Casey’s has acquired...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 26, 2024

Greg calls in from The Foodservice Conference in Monterey, but we’re still talking As the Kroger Turns here at The...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 19, 2024

Peaches are back, as is discussion of The Peach Truck. Pamela’s rolling in stone fruit, and Greg says FreshEdge’s newest...

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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 12, 2024

Pamela calls in from the Organic Produce Summit, where labeling and QR codes were discussed, while Greg’s got news of...

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