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The cost of growing romaine hearts
How much does it cost to grow an acre of romaine hearts in the nation’s salad bowl? A new study...
IFPA collaborates with Circana for retail produce data platform
Comprehensive retail sales reporting for organic and conventional produce Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA)...
NatureSweet, Barilla partner on recipes for digital platforms
NatureSweet Tomatoes and Barilla Pasta Partner on two Major Digital Platforms to Create Easy and Quick Lunch Ideas for Parents...
Alsum Farms celebrates 50th anniversary
Friesland, Wisconsin, August 17, 2023 — Alsum Farms & Produce, BB #:105137 a leading fresh market grower, packer, and shipper...
Growers vote to end Cranberry Marketing Order
The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced that producers voting in a referendum on the federal marketing order for cranberries...
Wakefern expands use of AI, robotic inventory system
The largest U.S. retailer-owned cooperative will bring Simbe’s business intelligence solution to more ShopRite locations, providing real-time insights for inventory...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 18, 2023
Pamela says Aldi’s purchase of 400 stores from Southeastern Grocers is a major shift in strategy for the deep discounter....
USDA warns food purchase program vendors of fraudulent phishing emails
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is warning vendors who wish to participate in USDA food purchase programs of a...
Probing the healthiest of all vegetables
You may have already seen the headline (or a variant) somewhere. Here’s Yahoo’s. According to a study from the U.S....
July freight volumes, rates chilled by seasonality
BEAVERTON, Ore., August 18, 2023—Truckload freight volumes fell last month, and national benchmark spot rates for dry van and refrigerated...
F&S Fresh hires veteran retailer as director of sales operations
Vineland, NJ (August 18, 2023) – F&S Fresh Foods, BB #:124667 a family-owned and operated fresh food manufacturer in business...
IBO releases State of the Blueberry Industry Report
The International Blueberry Organization (IBO) is pleased to announce that its 2022 Global State of the Blueberry Industry Report is...
Whole Foods reveals 2023 local program participants
Each program track provides mentorship and tailored curriculum, supporting emerging brands poised for growth AUSTIN, Texas – Whole Foods Market...
Hungryroot reports 67% revenue surge fueled by AI grocery services
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2023 – Hungryroot, the AI-driven healthy grocery and recipe service that is redefining food-at-home, making it more personal, sustainable...
Subway announces senior leadership appointments
Douglas Fry named President of North America; Carrie Walsh named President of Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA); Mike Kehoe named Global Chief Development Officer MIAMI, Aug. 16, 2023 – Subway, one...
Mildura Fruit Company delivers traceability with VerifyMe, Inc
LAKE MARY, Fla., Aug. 16, 2023 – VerifyMe, Inc. together with its subsidiaries, Trust Codes Global Limited and PeriShip Global LLC, provides brand...
California hits peak stone fruit season
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update August 16, 2023: The California stone fruit season is at its peak....
Dole reports strong Q2 financial results
August 17, 2023 DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dole plc BB #:124463 today released its financial results for the three and six months ended...