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Retail produce sales remain highly elevated amid virus, economic woes
More than four months after the big spikes in grocery sales at the start of the pandemic, CPG sales continue to track well ahead of the 2019 baseline. More than half, 56%, were extremely concerned... more »
Adams County, Pennsylvania, has new Extension educator on board
There is a new Extension educator in Adams County, Pennsylvania. Jay Eury is a marketing and market development educator based in Adams County. Raised on the other side of South Mountain, Eury spent the last... more »
Commitment to diversity, inclusion with new task force made by PMA
In a letter to the Produce Marketing Association Board of Directors, Chair Joe Don Zetzsche has announced the creation of a task force to advise PMA and Center for Growing Talent on its commitment to... more »
Demand drives double-digit gains for produce in mid-July
After weeks of growing transactions and spending in the foodservice channel, the rising number of COVID-19 cases around the country prompted many states to reinstate in-restaurant dining restrictions and limit capacity once more. Hand-in-hand with... more »
Foodservice: Delivered virtual conference a success, PMA says
The first ever Foodservice: Delivered virtual conference came to a close on July 24. The event was held virtually, inviting guests to engage within an online platform while they explored educational content, lively networking events, and interactive cooking... more »
Visits to produce farms highlights height of the season in New Jersey
New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher made several stops at farm and distribution operations during the past week to highlight the arrival of Jersey Fresh fruits and vegetables. The Landisville Produce Co-Op, Vineland... more »
Organic fresh produce sales register double-digit growth in Q2
Total organic fresh produce sales and volume registered double-digit growth in the second quarter of 2020, with April-June 2020 sales increasing 17 percent and volume up 18 percent from the same period in 2019, according... more »
Bowery Farming re-does brand, packaging, website
Indoor greens grower Bowery Farming recently rolled out new branding that includes a new logo, website design, and product packaging. Bowery’s new... more »
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