Search - The Packer

Despite the challenges of inflation and the residual effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, business overall seems to be strong for produce suppliers in the Boston area market.

BelleHarvest Sales Inc., Belding, Mich., plans to grow its partnership with the PAW Patrol animated kids TV series, said president Nick Mascari.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.

Consumers are adjusting purchases of food in response to inflation, according to the latest Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review.

A produce assistant must take charge and be proactive so they can be ready when a management spot opens.

Upon Bertram’s transition, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer John Ruane has been appointed interim president.

As part of its ongoing efforts to expand the local, fresh offerings in its stores, the Cincinnati-based company has named the winners of its second annual Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator program.

The USDA’s new forecast for retail grocery inflation in 2022 tops 10%, close to three times the 3.5% inflation rate in 2021.

Hoping to entice consumers to put more fresh produce in their morning back-to-school routines, the Los Alamitos, Calif.-based company is promoting a variety of breakfast recipes featuring fruit and vegetables.

The companies say the planned acquisition will unite both brands to deliver a more sustainable grocery experience, and put the combined business on track to cross $1 billion in sales by early 2024.