Ryan Beckman

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Tariffs take a turn — again | Produce News

2 months ago | theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman

Most of the tariffs President Trump unveiled last week are now on a 90-day pause. At the moment tariffs will be reduced to a 10 percent baseline rate. Products, including produce, covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement continue to be exempt from the tax.
Canadian, Mexican specialty crops spared in new wave of tariffs

2 months ago | theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman

On Wednesday, April 2 President Trump declared that foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency. As a result, his administration's on-again, off-again tariffs are back on with a baseline 10 percent rate across the board — going higher for specific countries, nearly hitting 50 percent for some. According to the current plan, Canada and Mexico are unaffected with the previous fentanyl/migration order remaining in effect.
Kroger brings counterclaims against Albertsons

Mar 25, 2025 | theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman

The fallout from Kroger's failed merger with Albertsons continues as Kroger has now filed counterclaims against Albertsons. The proposed merger, first announced back in October of 2022, was blocked in December 2024. In addition to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, eight states challenged the $24.6 billion merger. Albertsons terminated its agreement with Kroger Dec. 11, the day after courts issued injunctions.
Bozzuto's hosts The Big Expo at Mohegan Sun

Mar 5, 2025 | theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman

By Ryan G. Beckman March 5, 2025 Bozzuto's hosted this year's The Big Expo March 4-5 in Uncasville, CT. For the fourth year the event was held at Mohegan Sun. Produce vendors from all over the country were on hand to display their latest products at the two-day event, which provides a venue for those in the industry to network, learn about the latest trends and take advantage of on-site show exclusive deals.
Tariffs on Mexan goods delayed, Canada's and China's to take effect tomorrow

Feb 3, 2025 | theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman

The tariffs President Donald Trump planned to put in place on Mexican goods this week have been delayed for a month, though duties on products from Canada and China are expected to go into effect tomorrow. Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier today and will resume the discussion this afternoon, though no delay has been announced.
Tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods delayed, China's to take effect

Feb 3, 2025 | theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman

The tariffs President Donald Trump planned to put in place on Canadian and Mexican goods have been delayed for a month, though duties on products from China are still expected to go into effect. Initially a 25 percent duty was announced for all imports from Mexico as well as most goods from Canada, while Trump is seeking to enact a 10 percent tariff on goods from China.
My New Understanding of Narrative (2A)

Jan 27, 2025 | medium.com | Ryan Beckman

In the first chapter of the Cambridge Introdution to Narrative, author H. Porter Abbott makes the argument that narrative exists outside of the simple linear stories where it is so commonly found. He claims that narrative can exist where it at first appears not to be, such as in poems, implying it can exist without structure.
Ahold Delhaize supply issues persist after cybersecurity issue

Nov 14, 2024 | theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman

Last week Ahold Delhaize said it detected a cybersecurity issue within its U.S. network and the company has been dealing with issues keeping shelves stocked ever since. "Immediately upon detecting the issue, our security teams began an investigation with the assistance of external cybersecurity experts," the company said. "We also notified law enforcement.'Ahold said its teams have been taking steps to assess and mitigate the issue, including taking some systems offline to help protect them.
Port strike ends with tentative agreement

Oct 3, 2024 | theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman

Fresh produce importers can breathe a little easier now that the three-day dockworker strike that shut down more than 30 East Coast and Gulf Coast ports has come to a close. Last night dockworkers and port operators reached a tentative deal resulting in the immediate cessation of the work stoppage. Workers will operate under the established contract until Jan. 15.
Produce a highlight at Allegiance Holiday Food & Retail Tech Showcase

Jun 20, 2024 | theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman

SECAUCUS, NJ — Allegiance Retail Services LLC's 2024 Holiday Food & Retail Tech Showcase was held Thursday, June 20 at the Meadowlands Exposition Center, here. Fresh produce was well represented at the show, which featured vendors from across the country showcasing a wide variety of items.