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The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 13, 2024

Kroger and Albertsons went from a potential collaboration to what seems like a bitter rivalry, Arkansas is looking to block junk from SNAP, and Canada has some PACA-like protections.

Fresh Express acquires McEntire Produce

Fresh Express Inc., a leading brand in value-added salads and fresh produce, has announced the acquisition of McEntire Produce Inc., a fresh-cut processor, repacker, and wholesaler supplying the foodservice industry since 1938.

Arizona wholesaler files Chapter 7

On December 11, 2024, ERC Trade, LP, with headquarters in San Luis, AZ, filed a voluntary petition for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 In the United States Bankruptcy Court

Florida citrus projected at century-low levels

The 2024-2025 Florida all orange forecast from the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 12.0 million boxes, down 20 percent from the October forecast of 15.0 million.

Bee Sweet Citrus set for winter promotions

California’s citrus season is in full swing, and Bee Sweet Citrus has a robust lineup of seasonal varieties available for winter promotions.

PRO*ACT expands into protein after agreement

PRO*ACT, the leading provider of fresh produce supply chain solutions, is excited to announce an expanded agreement with Vizient, the nation’s largest provider-driven healthcare performance improvement company and Provista, a Vizient company, that will change how their clients manage their foodservice purchasing and supply chains.

CA-AZ desert lettuce suffers from cold and ice

Markon shot this Live from the Fields video highlighting low temperatures that have caused lettuce ice in the Arizona/California desert growing region.
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