The Produce Reporter Week in Review: January 25, 2019

Blue Book Services Director of Media Development talks with Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider about the top stories for The Produce Reporter readers this week, including: [iframe width=”600″ height=”400″...

January 25, 2019

Blue Book Services Director of Media Development talks with Retail Editor Pamela Riemenschneider about the top stories for The Produce Reporter readers this week, including:

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The shutdown’s effect on food safety, and consumer perception of food safety;

The Organic Trade Association’s concerns about the shutdown and research funding; and

A quirky take on Trader Joe’s new produce favorite, and what that means in the broader scope of produce marketing.

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