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Restaurant report shows strong summer, concern for traffic erosion amid challenges
GuestXM released this Out of the Box Insights report September 1, 2023: Restaurant sales and traffic growth slowed down during...
Toyota steps into growing produce
Toyota has gotten into growing strawberries and cherry tomatoes. Two of the auto maker’s plants in Japan have set up...
In a crowded apple market, SweeTango says to bet on a winner
Emmaus, Pa. (Sept. 5, 2023) – With this year’s U.S. apple crop projected to be even larger than last year’s crop, how can retailers...
California walnut estimate up 5 percent
FOLSOM, Calif., September 1, 2023 – The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service’s (NASS) official walnut industry crop estimate provides the California walnut industry with...
The Fresh Market kicks off Hunger Action Month
100% of donations will go to Feeding America GREENSBORO, NC – August 31, 2023 – With 34 million people in...
Hurricane Hilary aftermath: 25 million boxes of California table grapes lost
August 31, 2023 Fresno, CA – Hurricane Hilary delivered wind and rain to many of California’s table grape vineyards at...
Walmart now offers Idaho Potato Milkshake & Fries ice cream nationwide
Eagle, ID, September 1, 2023 – The Idaho Potato Commission’s (IPC) BB #:162339 popular Idaho Potato Malted Milkshake and Fries...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 1, 2023
Walmart’s e-grocery accounts for more than all supermarkets combined? And is this watchdog group’s SNAP inflation analysis correlation or causation?...
USDA gives resources for local and regional food system leaders
August 31, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today introduced new resources to help local and regional food...
Metro grocery workers ratify new collective agreement
TORONTO, Aug. 31, 2023 /CNW/ – Frontline grocery workers at Metro BB #:116082 have ratified a historic new collective agreement,...
Groundwater grievances
The New York Times has run some features this week on groundwater depletion in the United States. Their central message...
Sakata Seed de México celebrates 30 years
Morgan Hill, CA; September 2023 – In August of this year, Sakata Seed de México celebrated its 30th anniversary. “We...
Allen Lund Co. promotes general manager
The Allen Lund Company BB #:107465 is pleased to announce the promotion of Ryan Franks to Assistant General Manager of...
NWPB reports successful summer foodservice program
Watermelon included in more trend-forward applications Winter Springs, FL – August 29, 2023 – This summer, the National Watermelon Promotion...
Bobalu Berries taps staff for recipe inspiration
Oxnard CA – August 29, 2023 – Thanks to a bountiful summer of delicious Bobalu berries, BB #:354734 the staff...
California Sweetpotato Council launches educational campaign
Yam = Sweetpotato Livingston, CA – California sweet potato farmers are on a mission to end consumer confusion, entice younger buyers...
Envy apple brand partners with Pioneer Woman magazine
LOS ANGELES – August 30, 2023 – With peak apple season upon us, Envy apples is partnering with The Pioneer...
Ed session on Strengthening Organic Enforcement rule announced for OGS 2023
MONTEREY, CA—August 30, 2023 – With March 19, 2024, comes full implementation of the National Organic Program’s (NOP) Strengthening Organic...