The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 20, 2019

Pamela’s got the Avocado Beat covered with Kroger, Apeel and Seald Sweet while Greg’s on the road at the Washington Conference and the 20th Anniversary of the New...

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September 20, 2019

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Pamela’s got the Avocado Beat covered with Kroger, Apeel and Seald Sweet while Greg’s on the road at the Washington Conference and the 20th Anniversary of the New England Produce Council Expo.

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Read this week’s most engaging stories:

New England urged to make produce the good guys

Should retailers be worried about slower organic produce growth?

Perdue says Trump is a farmer’s best friend

Produce is a winner in nutrition politics

Listening is lobbying

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet to offer year-round avocados via Valvilla Produce

Kroger to offer Apeel avocados nationwide

Avocados From Mexico opens fresh avocado-centric concession stands at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens

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