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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 24, 2024

- General News
Red Lobster is bankrupt with more than a hundred thousand creditors, but was it the endless shrimp to blame? And grocers appear to be bringing down prices.

Let’s try a Pink Elephant mango

- Produce with Pamela
This mango is grown in Vietnam's Mekong Delta region and, according to the Melissa's website, "offers a sweet taste with delightful floral notes."

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 17, 2024

- General News
Organic produce is leading the charge with record organic sales in the U.S., according to the Organic Trade Association. Schnucks is discontinuing Eatwell, and Pamela thinks it's because consumers are looking for Aldi more than a niche high-end grocer.

Inside GrubMarket: Who is Mike Xu, and what is the company’s vision for a more efficient food system?

- Featured
Blue Book's Pamela Riemenschneider joins Mike Xu and Craig Slate on The Fresh CrEd podcast to talk about GrubMarket, and Xu's vision for the food industry.

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 10, 2024

- General News
We're talking Bolthouse, GrubMarket, and AI in this week's review of the top stories in The Produce Reporter.

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 3, 2024

- General News
Greg calls in from a busy week in Phoenix, with back-to-back International Fresh Produce Association conferences, and Pamela's got news about Getir, Fresh Direct, and trading out at restaurants.

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 26, 2024

- Analysis
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.

CPMA kicks off with retail tour

- Produce with Pamela
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention & Trade Show kicked off in Vancouver on April 23 with a retail tour featuring three stops.

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – April 19, 2024

- General News
Pamela tries to explain what's going on with the Tomato Suspension Agreement -- hopefully a little less confusing than the OTHER TSA. And in retail news we've got Wawa, Wegmans, SpartanNash, Aldi, Hy-Vee all making moves.

Store Check: Mi Tienda by H-E-B

- General News
Mi Tienda is not new for the San Antonio-based retailer, but I am shocked it hasn't opened several of them in each of its markets.