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ProduceIQ: Markets brace for pain as Trump kicks off trade wars

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Over the weekend Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China in his war on illegal immigration and drug trafficking. All three countries have responded that they are preparing similar tariffs on U.S. goods.

The Chefs’ Warehouse division Greenleaf expands produce distribution to Southern California

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The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc., a premier distributor of specialty food products, is proud to announce it is expanding its Northern California produce distributor, GreenLeaf, to service Chefs' Warehouse customers in Southern California.

ProduceIQ: CA goes from fires to flood threat

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After weeks of high winds and devastating wildfires, Southern California saw much-needed rain over the weekend. The rain provided relief and aided firefighting efforts in residential and agricultural areas but left Californians at risk for flooding and mudslides.

Strong winds and wildfires affecting Oxnard, CA crops

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The recent devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area had not impacted the Oxnard growing region until yesterday. The Hughes Fire, located approximately 50 miles from Oxnard in Castaic, kicked up at approximately 10:30 am on January 22.

BrightFarms partners with Instacart to stave off resolution quitters via free salad kits

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Jessica Soare, senior director of marketing at BrightFarms says "we at BrightFarms are excited to help make healthy eating a bit easier at a time when it's hard to consistently work toward wellness goals."

Polar vortex pushes inauguration week prices up

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Despite this week’s weather forecast, supply will likely cover demand, and prices may even decrease over the next few weeks as more growers come online.

Fraud Alert – Fraudster impersonating ‘Jerry B’

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Blue Book has received multiple reports of fraud or fraudulent intent involving a scammer impersonating a former owner of a legitimate, long-established business.

Freeze in desert region to affect lettuce quality

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Widespread, moderate-to-heavy lettuce ice is expected throughout this entire week in all Arizona and California desert growing areas

ProduceIQ: East Coast strike averted, but markets face new challenges

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The cold front that reached deep into Florida last week did slow the production of a few commodities such as cucumbers and squash but did little to stop plummeting tomato prices.

dunnhumby 2024 retail index shows importance of consumer value

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dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today released the eighth annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a comprehensive, nationwide study that examines the approximately $1 trillion U.S. grocery market.