The Produce Reporter Week in Review: August 16, 2019

This week we’re chatting about Delish’s “article” exposing produce department “dirty secrets,” how grapes can get away from plastic packaging with a throwback packaging option, and why Walmart’s...

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August 15, 2019

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This week we’re chatting about Delish’s “article” exposing produce department “dirty secrets,” how grapes can get away from plastic packaging with a throwback packaging option, and why Walmart’s online grocery continues to win.

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