Week in Review April 12, 2024

VIVA Fresh week is here, and Pamela says it will likely be its biggest ever. One hot topic will be the tomato suspension agreement, which Greg says heated...

By Greg Johnson and Pamela Riemenschneider

April 12, 2024

Week in Review April 12, 2024

VIVA Fresh week is here, and Pamela says it will likely be its biggest ever. One hot topic will be the tomato suspension agreement, which Greg says heated up this week with FPAA’s release showing steady high prices contradict Florida’s claims of price suppression. They also discuss 99 Cents Only Stores’ collapse and what role inflation has played.

TIPA previews Viva Fresh 2024

99 Cents Only Stores to wind-down business operations

Research shows consumers want more retailer help on food inflation

Inflation higher than expected in March

FPAA: Record winter tomato prices contradict price suppression claims

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