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Report: Restaurant service fees continue to grow, wages stay above inflation

Square released this Summer Quarterly Restaurant Report Aug. 13, 2024: New Square data highlights changes in suburb dining and nightlife...

9 months ago 4 minute read

Homegrown Organic Farms introduces ‘Little Pranksters’ snackable kiwi berries

Porterville, CA, (August 12, 2024) — Homegrown Organic Farms BB #:161459 is proud to unveil its latest branding venture with...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Bankrupt BC Tree Fruits seeks creditor protection 

The Canadian Imperial Bank of Canada (CIBC) has reportedly filed a demand for repayment under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act...

9 months ago 2 minute read

Robert Guenther to lead Florida tomato groups

Maitland, FL – August 13, 2024:  The trade associations that support Florida’s tomato growers, packers, and shippers have hired Robert...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Healthy Family Project starts 10th back-to-school campaign

Reidsville, GA – Aug. 9, 2024 – Healthy Family Project launched its 10th annual Back-to-School campaign this week to simplify...

9 months ago 3 minute read

2024 Washington apple crop estimated at normal size

YAKIMA, Wash., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Washington State Tree Fruit Association (WSTFA) released its forecast for the 2024...

9 months ago 5 minute read

Tennessee insurer introduces statewide food as medicine initiative with FarmboxRx

August 08, 2024 BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FarmboxRx, the leading food as engagement company who pioneered fresh fruits and vegetables as a covered...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Honeybear Brands hires national sales director

Elgin, Minn, August 12, 2024 – Honeybear Brands BB #:128246, a leading grower, packer, shipper, and developer of premium apples,...

9 months ago 3 minute read

El Pollo Loco partners with TikTok star for its Double Chopped Salads campaign

COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leading fire-grilled chicken chain, has announced...

9 months ago 5 minute read

dVida to offer mangos from Ecuador in October

Houston, Texas, August 12, 2024: dVida, a leading Ecuadorian shipper, exporter and importer of tropical fruits headquartered in Houston, Texas...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Local Bounti expands distribution at Brookshire Grocery Co.

HAMILTON, Mont., Aug. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Local Bounti Corporation BB #:368695, a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company, today announced that it is...

9 months ago 3 minute read

Superfresh Growers educates influencers during farm tours

With an ever-growing portfolio of blueberries and the largest (and longest) cherry season in the Pacific Northwest, Superfresh Growers BB...

9 months ago 6 minute read

The produce industry mourns the loss of Tom Nunes

It is with our deepest condolences that we announce the passing of Tom Nunes (T3) of The Nunes Company BB...

9 months ago 7 minute read

Peruvian ag exports to the U.S. grow in 2024 Q2

In the second quarter of 2024, the U.S. demonstrated why it is the top market for Peruvian agricultural exports, reaching...

9 months ago 1 minute read

Food for Thought: Mangos and ‘nice cream’

It’s an hour before I meet my boxing coach for an intense training session. I’m feeling a bit sluggish and...

9 months ago 4 minute read

New study shows walnuts support well-being for Gen Z

FOLSOM, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Food plays a big role in everyone’s identity, and those born between 1997-2012, commonly known...

9 months ago 11 minute read

Study shows strawberries may lower cardiovascular disease risk

TORONTO, Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Strawberries, Canada’s favourite fruit, are top for consumers in taste, and research shows...

9 months ago 3 minute read

PE firm acquires controlling interest in Golden State Foods

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Golden State Foods, one of the largest diversified suppliers to the foodservice and...

9 months ago 5 minute read

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