Florida senator reiterates call for termination of tomato suspension agreement

Senator Rick Scott, R, of Florida reiterated his request that the Department of Commerce immediately terminate the 2019 tomato suspension...

1 year ago 1 minute read

USDA partners with Texas to award $11.5 million to strengthen food supply chain infrastructure

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a...

1 year ago 3 minute read

FirstFruits acquires Applewood Fresh

Yakima, WA December 18, 2023 – FirstFruits Farms BB #:355280, a leading name in the tree fruit sector, is thrilled...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Holiday food prices projected up 7% from last year, 18% from two years ago

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — National supermarket data confirms slower food price inflation with consumers seeing smaller price increases...

1 year ago 5 minute read

GrubMarket acquires A&B Tropical Produce, facilitating East Coast expansion

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Miami, Florida-based A&B Tropical...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Fairway Market launches 30-minute delivery with Instacart

SAN FRANCISCO and KEASBEY, N.J., Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Instacart (Nasdaq: CART), the leading grocery technology company in North America, and Fairway Market BB #:137109...

1 year ago 5 minute read

US Foods donates more than $12 Million to address hunger-relief efforts in 2023

ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354, one of America’s largest foodservice distributors, announced today that the company and...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Healthy Family Project and Lowes Foods partner for Season of Sharing

Reidsville, GA – Dec. 20, 2023 – This holiday season, Healthy Family Project and Lowes Foods BB #:159251 partnered with 21...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Why border policies and trade often conflict

“There is something about border crossings that breeds insanity in politicians,” writes “Schumpeter,” a columnist, in the December 16 issue...

1 year ago 3 minute read

USDA encourages Central Valley growers to apply for water conservation assistance

FRESNO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Farmers in California’s Central Valley that are interested in conservation practices to manage soil moisture, improve irrigation...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Zespri rallies innovators on World Kiwifruit Day

WHAT: In observance of World Kiwifruit Day (December 21), Zespri, BB #:141270 the world’s largest kiwifruit marketer, is calling for...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Beyond Drought: The Global Picture

Water shortages are not just a concern for agriculture or the Western states. Twenty-five countries, containing a quarter of the...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Restaurant survey: operators expect up to 5% labor cost increase in 2024

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Restaurant365, the leading all-in-one restaurant enterprise management platform, today released findings from its annual State of the Industry...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Bean sprouts recalled over Listeria risk

Company Announcement Chang Farm, Whatley, MA, {BB #:283248}} is recalling 12 oz Nature’s Wonder Mung Bean Sprouts, with the sell-by...

1 year ago 2 minute read

CMI announces leadership transitions

Wenatchee, WA—In an era of major growth, CMI Orchards BB #:134183 is proud to announce several high-powered new leadership changes....

1 year ago 8 minute read

Equitable Food Initiative celebrates year of progress

WASHINGTON, December 18, 2023 – Equitable Food Initiative, BB #:385632 the capacity-building and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers,...

1 year ago 5 minute read

Ark Foods outlines trends, forecast for 2024

IMMOKALEE, FL (December 18, 2023) – Ark Foods, BB #:290462 the modern-day farming company on a mission to showcase the...

1 year ago 3 minute read

Green Life Farms terminates representative indicted on fraud charges

Green Life Farms, Lake Worth, FL, said it “immediately terminated” its relationship with Raymond Pirello Jr., who has been indicted...

1 year ago 2 minute read

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