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Packer Insight — School foodservice, NY seasonal update, retail

Editor-in-chief Tom Karst, retail editor Ashley Nickle and Northeast editor Amy Sowder discuss key topics from the week, including how growers, school foodservice and retail are adjusting amid COVID-19.

Jul 17, 2020 by Ashley Nickle #Produce (General), #Produce Retail, #Foodservice, #New York

Local, regional produce gains consumer interest

Companies have their own definition of what “local produce” means, but the consensus is the closer the better.

Jul 17, 2020 by Amy Sowder #Produce (General), #Locally Grown Produce Marketing, #Tropical Fruit, #Foodservice

PMA serves up Foodservice: Delivered

With more than 2,000 attendees from nearly 40 countries registered days before the show, expectations are high for the July 20-24 Produce Marketing Association’s Foodservice: Delivered virtual event.

Jul 17, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #PMA, #Foodservice

Progressive Produce finds success with Hollywood Fries

Los Angeles-based Progressive Produce is expanding its year-round Hollywood Fries program.

Jul 16, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #PMA, #Foodservice, #Potatoes

B&W Quality Growers introduces foodservice baby leaf blend

B&W Quality Growers, Fellsmere, Fla., has a new blend of greens for the foodservice sector.

Jul 12, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Foodservice, #Lettuce

Restaurants’ COVID-19 challenges continue

While we’ve all felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in our homes and in our businesses, no industry has been more affected than the restaurant industry.

Jul 10, 2020 by Tim York #Opinion, #Produce (General), #Foodservice

PMA unveils details on Foodservice: Delivered sessions

The Newark, Del.-based Produce Marketing Association has released more details on the Foodservice: Delivered virtual event, set for July 20-24.

Jul 09, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #PMA, #Foodservice, #COVID-19, #COVID-19

Fresh Direct Produce acquires organic distributor Mike and Mike’s

Fresh Direct Produce Ltd., Vancouver, British Columbia, has acquired organic produce distributor Mike and Mike’s Inc.

Jul 07, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #Organics, #Wholesalers, #Foodservice

USDA announces new Farmer to Families Food Box contracts

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded $512 million for fresh produce purchases through renewed contracts to companies packing and distributing in the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

Jul 01, 2020 by Chris Koger #Produce (General), #COVID-19, #Foodservice, #Social Responsibility, #Social Responsibility, #COVID-19

Inflation ticks higher for groceries

U.S. retail grocery prices increased 0.8% in May and are running nearly 5% above a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Jun 30, 2020 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #COVID-19, #Produce Retail, #Foodservice, #USDA