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Pamela breaks down 7-Eleven’s growth strategy focusing on fresh, and Greg says consumers are still concerned about grocery prices, despite what Consumer Confidence numbers show.

OUTBREAK UPDATE: FDA has initiated inspections at a Taylor Farms processing center in Colorado and an onion "grower of interest" in Washington state. FDA is unable to implicate a grower at this time.https://https://lnkd.in/gwCfuAPd #outbreak #foodsafety #onions #freshproduce #mcdonalds

Amazon Fresh has entered the Thanksgiving meal deal game with a $5 per person pledge. https://lnkd.in/ghWZvWnR #grocery #thanksgiving #freshproduce #amazonfresh

7-Eleven shared this photo in an investor presentation featuring the company’s “New Standard” stores with expanded fresh and food offerings. The company plans to add 500 new stores in the next few years with expanded food offerings. https://lnkd.in/guD9rVEs #grocery #conveniencestore #freshproduce #freshfood #food

ACQUISTION: “Markham Enterprises fits well in our current retail portfolio, as we look to expand our fuel center and convenience store footprint,” said SpartanNash Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Information Officer Masiar Tayebi.

ACQUISITION: “With our long history in the Salinas Valley and 40-plus-year relationship with the Nunes family, known for their marketing expertise and reputation for integrity and quality, this acquisition is a natural fit,” says Mike Costa, partner in the Costa family’s operations. “We have always valued our relationship with Mann Packing and Del Monte and thank them for this opportunity. We look forward to strengthening this relationship by leveraging both current and future opportunities to drive continued success.”

Halloween isn’t the only October tradition commencing this week. The transition out of the Salinas Valley, CA, is underway, and produce markets can’t mask their festive fall transition spirits. Read more in this week's ProduceIQ analysis by Mark Campbell, CFA. https://lnkd.in/gDpj2Eh5

Pamela and Greg review the Global Produce & Floral Show's post-show coverage. Is social media the most important media when it comes to trade shows? What's going on with Quarter Pounders at McDonald's and protein is back on a big food trends list. Here's why produce needs to take note.

Taylor Farms has reportedly recalled onions from its Colorado facility that could be connected to the E. coli outbreak tied to McDonalds Quarter Pounder sandwiches. https://lnkd.in/gKUmCtkB #onions #outbreak #foodsafety #freshproduce #mcdonalds

NOW CONNECTED: Angie Rowland joins Offshoot Brands' leadership team with a career in the fresh food industry, spanning dairy, and produce, most recently serving as VP of commercial development & customer growth at Bolthouse Farms. https://lnkd.in/gXege7ZK