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