Mexican ag exports grow in early 2024
Mexico’s agricultural exports increased almost 9 percent in the first two months of 2024, helping the country register a record-high agricultural trade surplus
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Honeybear Brands now shipping proprietary Honeymoon apples
Honeybear Brands, a leading grower, marketer and developer of premium conventional and organic apples, pears and cherries, is shipping a limited amount of their newest released proprietary variety – Honeymoon.
IFPA opens registration for Washington Conference, which moves to June
Registration is now open for IFPA’s 2024 The Washington Conference, June 10-12 in Washington, D.C. Produce and floral’s most influential public policy event moves to June to better align with the Congressional calendar and influence policymakers ahead of the election.
Club Stores: Differentiation within the channel
For the most part, the top three warehouse chains have similar strategies and tactics, and proximity is one of the main reasons consumers choose one chain over another. But there are some differences.
Mann Packing unveils campaing to protect Broccolini trademark
Mann Packing Co., Inc. – a subsidiary of Fresh Del Monte, Inc., and one of the largest suppliers of packaged vegetables in North America – is launching Real Mann’s Broccolini, an informational campaign to educate consumers, chefs, and restauranteurs about the trademark status of the term Broccolini and to protect the company’s trademark for its baby broccoli – the first of its kind worldwide, with a distinctive taste and texture.
IFPA’s USDA testimony supports access to critical crop inputs
Leveraging industry expertise and data provided by IFPA’s Organics Committee, the association provided feedback to the NOSB Spring Agenda
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 26, 2024
Pamela calls in from CPMA in Vancouver, and Greg has news from the Kroger/Albertsons merger. Hear what trends are top of mind for the Canadian produce industry.
RaboResearch shows continued inflation concern for North American agribusiness
Rabobank’s RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness (F&A) team in North America announced today the publication of the North American Agribusiness Review
Sunkist announces return of California Star Ruby Grapefruit and display contest
California Star Ruby Grapefruit season has arrived, and Sunkist is excited to announce a national display contest running through July.
Albertsons to accept health plan grocery purchases with partnership
NationsBenefits, the market leader for supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions serving the healthcare managed care market, has announced that Albertsons Cos. has joined NationsBenefits’ network of grocery and over-the-counter (OTC) retailers.
