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Analysis shows grocers foresee AI’s impact on staffing and software, but slow to adopt
NEW YORK and MIAMI, June 12, 2023 – Incisiv, a next-generation industry insights firm that helps retailers and brands navigate digital disruption, and Wynshop, the leading provider...
Green Giant survey names corn as America’s favorite vegetable
Corn pops up in popularity taking top veggie title for the first time in Green Giant brand’s annual survey PARSIPPANY, N.J., June 12,...
CAC shares June California Avocado month activities
Al Roker Visits California Avocado Grove IRVINE, Calif. – California avocado season generally runs from spring through summer, making June...
May online grocery sales slip year-over-year, pickup on the rise
Barrington, Ill. – June 13, 2023 – The U.S. online grocery market finished May with $6.9 billion in total sales,...
May CPI shows inflation cooling, food up 6.7% over last year
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released this monthly report June 13, 2023: CONSUMER PRICE INDEX – MAY 2023 The...
Disrespect from dollar stores
What is it with dollar stores? Dollar Tree has yet again been hit with a fine for safety violations. The...
Planet Forward: Frontiers of sustainability
Sustainability is no longer just a trendy buzzword. The management of resources, how companies operate, and having a holistic view...
Legislation boosting credit card competition praised by FMI
Arlington, VA – Jun 7, 2023 – FMI – The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 issued its strong endorsement of the bipartisan Credit Card...
ProduceIQ: Canadian wildfires haunt the U.S. East Coast
Images of a blurred, scarlet New York City skyline dominated headlines last week. Due to strong Southbound winds, smoke from...
IFPA Retail Conference urges collaboration
This year’s International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 Retail Conference, June 6-8 in Oak Brook, IL near Chicago, offered...
Civil ag lawsuits filed for the Week of June 12, 2023
The following table reflects agricultural-related lawsuits filed in a United States District Court over the last 30 days. A lawsuit...
Nature Fresh Farms honored in greenhouse competitions
Draws Focus to Flavor, Foodservice, and the Eating Experience Leamington, ON, CAN – Nature Fresh Farms BB #:274537 took top...
Baldor Specialty Foods president to retire
Baldor CEO TJ Murphy and Muzyk planned for over a year for the retirement, positioning Baldor for a smooth transition...
Amazon and the antitrust artillery
I’ve been a member of the Authors Guild since 1999. Recently over lunch I was reading an article by Umair...
Braga Fresh hires director of sales
SOLEDAD, Calif. – June 12, 2023 – Braga Fresh BB #:206762 hired Kelby Sullivan as its new director of sales....
CMI Orchards begins Northwest cherry harvest for larger crop
June 12, 2023 Wenatchee, WA: CMI Orchards BB #:134183 sets the stage for summertime cherries with a fresh crop update,...
Sponsored Content: Planting Seeds of Engagement — Cultivate Customer Excitement on National Eat Your Vegetables Day with Bonsai Produce
National Eat Your Vegetables Day, observed on June 17th each year, serves as a delightful reminder to embrace the vibrant...
Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet partners with Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation
June 8, 2023. Vero Beach, FL. Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet BB #:161579, a leading provider of fresh fruits and vegetables, is...