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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 26, 2024

- General News
Greg calls in from The Foodservice Conference in Monterey, but we're still talking As the Kroger Turns here at The Produce Reporter Headquarters.

TOUR: Ocean Mist artichokes field to fork

- Produce with Pamela
I rarely miss an opportunity to get out in the field, so when I was in town for the Organic Produce Summit, I took the family to "work" to see some artichokes.

Searching for the perfect peach…again

- Produce with Pamela
The Peach Truck was originally all about simplifying the distribution system. Working with a distributor is adding additional steps. That’s not the model…right?

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 19, 2024

- General News
Peaches are back, as is discussion of The Peach Truck. Pamela's rolling in stone fruit, and Greg says FreshEdge's newest acquisition is a little different for the company, but well within the business strategy.

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 5, 2024

- General News
Pamela and Greg are talking Organic Produce Summit, Salmonella outbreaks, and why Aldi is considering crownless pineapples.

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 28, 2024

- Analysis
Pamela's on vacation but the Week in Review must go on. Save Mart has a new owner, Independence Day BBQ parties cost more and consumers are getting fed up with inflation, but many retailers are promoting big sales for the holiday.

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 21, 2024

- Analysis
Pamela's got the (peach) tea on the beef between Kroger and The Peach Truck, avocados and mangos are stuck in a political snare

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 14, 2024

- General News
Greg recaps his week in Washington, D.C., at The Washington Conference, while Pamela's been handling the avocado ups and downs at the news desk this week.

Peaches are losing at retail. What can we do?

- Produce with Pamela
That perfect, juicy, sweet, ripe peach is something I dream about all winter. I absolutely go feral when the peaches are good. The problem? The peaches at the store often…aren’t good.

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 6, 2024

- General News
Let's talk dollar stores, fancy strawberries, and fancy peaches, and why peaches have to earn back consumer trust.