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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 25, 2021

- General News
Pamela and Greg talk big merger news in fresh produce, including a former Wonderful Company executive's new venture, peak cherry season and Stemilt's efforts to wow with flavor, and Pamela tried The Peach Truck.

Can direct-to-consumer deliver a perfect peach?

- Featured
I love peaches. I love all stone fruit. I've worked in produce, specifically covering the retail supply chain, for 15 years and I still can't consistently pick a perfect peach at retail.

Mission Produce launches “Summer Fridays” marketing campaign

- Retail
“Summer Fridays” is in direct response to Avocado Intel, Mission’s in-house consumer intelligence data findings, that show 58% of consumers plan to purchase more avocados this summer than they did earlier in the year.

UNFI unveils “Fuel the Future” growth plan at Virtual 2021 Investor Day

- General News
During the investor event, members of UNFI’s leadership team shared details of Fuel the Future, composed of six pillars that work together to deliver the “FUTURE” by advancing key areas of the UNFI business.

Avocados From Mexico brings new concession stand to Fenway Park

- General News
On Opening Day, the stand served the Green Monster Dog: a traditional Fenway Frank hot dog topped with chili and fresh guacamole, for a unique twist on a well-loved classic.

Inside Longo’s: Eye on innovation

- Produce Blueprints
Longo Brothers Fruit Market Inc., Vaughan, ON, is known for innovation, often predicting and addressing changes in the marketplace before competitors.

GS Foods Group opens Pennsylvania distribution center

- General News
The establishment of GS Foods’ Pennsylvania facility follows the opening of a new distribution center in Houston, Texas earlier this month and two distribution centers in Oregon and Colorado last year.

Dayka & Hackett, Agrícola Don Ricardo to be acquired by former Wonderful exec start-up

- Featured
These two companies form the foundation of Frutura’s powerful sales and marketing network designed to supply global customers with high-quality fruit, 365 days a year.

FPAA supports infrastructure grant proposals

- General News
Southern Arizona’s fast paced border community serves as one of biggest imported fresh produce distribution regions.

Hazel Tech welcomes new Postharvest Scientist to growing R&D team

- General News
Hazel Technologies Inc., a USDA-supported technology company delivering new solutions for fresh produce to extend shelf-life, increase sales, and combat food waste, announces Enrique Garcia Perez has joined the company’s growing R&D team as a Postharvest Scientist.