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Starr Ranch Growers partners with CMI Orchards
September 18th, 2023 Wenatchee, WA: In a thrilling new development four years in the making—Starr Ranch Growers/Oneonta Trading Company BB...
Parent company sells NatureSweet
Blue Road Capital acquires the leading Controlled Environment Agriculture company in North America September 19, 2023 SAN ANTONIO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Silver Ventures...
Edible Garden signs distribution deal with Wisconsin retailer
BELVIDERE, NJ, Sept. 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated BB #:336701, a leader in controlled environment agriculture...
Instacart announces pricing of IPO
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Maplebear Inc. d/b/a “Instacart” today announced the pricing of its initial public offering...
H-2A’s new set of proposed rules
Proposed rules issued on September 12 by the Department of Labor (DOL) would affect the H-2A guestworker program. “The proposed...
USDA restricts PACA violators in California, New York, and Texas
WASHINGTON, Sept. 19, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to...
Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company announces West Coast expansion
FORT PIERCE, Fla., Sept. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, the nostalgic and authentic juice brand beloved for its use...
Publix rolls out fresh produce-stocked mobile food pantries
LAKELAND, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As Publix Super Markets BB #:110909 launches its annual Publix Serves Week focused on alleviating hunger, a number...
Packing Up Progress: Benefits to consumers
In April, Ad Age ran a reader survey in which they asked respondents how much they prioritized sustainable packaging. Over...
FFVA criticizes DOL proposed H-2A rule
Sept. 15, 2023 — On Tuesday, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), Improving...
Organic Grower Summit 2023 session addressess AI in agriculture
MONTEREY, CA—September 13, 2023 — The explosive interest in artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture continues to impact all facets of...
Kroger to offer medically tailored meals
CINCINNATI, Sept. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, is announcing its...
USA Pear new crop hits stores
MILWAUKIE, Ore., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — As autumn arrives, Pacific Northwest orchards are bursting with fresh pears and kicking...
Inside the farm bill politics
WASHINGTON, DC – The farm bill comes up every five years and is set to expire at the end of...
ProduceIQ: Prices keep rising as heat sticks around
The first day of fall may be Saturday, but summer heat isn’t ready to pass the torch yet. Meteorologists forecast...
DoorDash expands grocery selection with new partners
Rapid Growth Beyond Restaurants Continues With the Addition of CUB, Eataly, El Super, Fiesta Mart, Lowe’s Markets, Pruett’s Food, Stater...
Food safety expert joins iFoodDS as strategic advisor, board member
SEATTLE, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — iFoodDS, the leading provider of connected traceability, quality, and food safety solutions for the...
Freight volumes bounce back in August
September 18, 2023 BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Truckload freight volumes increased in August as shippers positioned freight ahead of the fourth quarter,...