Kroger-Albertsons merger faces yet another roadblock

In November, Kroger assured the Federal Trade Commission that it had met all antitrust law requirements. The FTC has until Dec. 15 to decide on the merger.

December 14 , 2023

Florida grapefruit and tangerine production up

As for oranges, the USDA’s forecast remains unchanged for the October forecast at 20.5 million boxes

December 11 , 2023

U.S. food inflation to decrease in 2024

The USDA's food price outlook suggests that while prices will continue to slow down in 2024, they are not expected to decline.

December 06 , 2023

Panama Canal drought causes slot reductions and extended shipping delays

Pacific-to-Atlantic (northbound) transits showed a sharp rise in wait time in November for ships without reservations, coinciding with cuts to reservation slots.

December 04 , 2023

Kroger posts first sales drop since 2021

During an earnings call, CFO Gary Millerchip indicated that performance was impacted by declining inflation during the third quarter, and that the trend affected unit growth rates.

December 04 , 2023

Dole launches dragon fruit program in North America

The fruit, also known as pitaya, has become increasingly popular in recent years for its health benefits.

November 30 , 2023

U.S. remains leading market for Chilean citrus

The U.S. market imports 98% percent of Chilean clementine production , 93% of mandarins, and 91% of oranges.

November 30 , 2023

Project looks at adding antimicrobials to stone fruit

Packinghouses typically apply an edible wax coating to stone fruit to slow moisture loss or dehydration during storage and extend shelf life. While this mixture addresses the respective targets, it isn’t effective against Salmonella enterica and Listeria monocytogenes.

November 29 , 2023

Merchandising tips for produce retail holiday sales

A few things to keep in mind are convenience, variety, and good value for hurried shoppers seeking the best prices.