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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Inside the farm bill politics

WASHINGTON, DC – The farm bill comes up every five years and is set to expire at the end of...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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