AWG announces annual award winners

KANSAS CITY, Kan – Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) BB #:101651 announced the winners of several prestigious excellence awards as...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Robot Rules: Retail and Foodservice

There have been two constants since the dawn of automation: advocates of developing technologies optimistically forecasting that machines will replace...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Ice still a factor for desert lettuce

Markon Cooperative {{BB #:123315}} released this crop update April 5, 2023: Colder areas of the Arizona/California desert region are experiencing light...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Trucco remembers founder Sal Vacca

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sal Vacca, the founder of our company and a...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Hess Bros. new WildTwist apple selling fast

LANCASTER, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Hungry for the perfect snack? There’s a tasty new option in the produce department. The WildTwist apple is...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Canada proposes grocery rebate for the poor

The proposed Canadian national budget for 2023 includes a one-time “grocery rebate” for low-income households. The government of Canada’s website...

2 years ago 3 minute read

OPN announces new VP of Events

Monterey, CA — Organic Produce Network (OPN) BB #:338018 has announced the addition of Rachelle Schulken to its team in...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Peruvian avocado exports up more than 50% over 2023

From January to March 12, 2023, Peru exported 35,200 tons of avocado, reflecting an increase of 53 percent compared to...

2 years ago 1 minute read

Revolution Farms recalls lettuce because of possible health risk

The Food and Drug Administration posted this company announcement April 5, 2023: Revolution Farms of Caledonia, Michigan is voluntarily recalling...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Plant-based athletes: new OPS Ed Session announced

Monterey, CA — As plant-based and vegetarian meals continue to gain in popularity, world-class athletes are helping to lead the...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Walmart reveals automation, growth plans

• Provides details on investment approach, centered around people and leveraging a state-of-the-art integrated supply chain network, to deliver a...

2 years ago 6 minute read

Oppy produce veteran to retire

CHICAGO — One of Oppy’s BB #:113404 finest is trading in his phone line for fishing line. Senior Sales Representative...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Edible Garden reports on sustainability initiatives, Walmart’s Project Gigaton

BELVIDERE, NJ, April 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated BB #:336701, a leader in controlled environment agriculture...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Blue Apron and DoorDash expand partnership

April 05, 2023 NEW YORK & SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Apron (NYSE: APRN) and DashMart by DoorDash, Inc. expanded the availability...

2 years ago 3 minute read

AgroFresh expands leadership with appointments

PHILADELPHIA, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., the global leader in near-and post-harvest produce freshness solutions with a...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Top five Viva Fresh takeaways

GRAPEVINE, TX—I’m a bit of a homer here with Viva Fresh, as I’ve been involved with the show since its...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Consumer Reports’ riskiest foods include fresh produce

Consumer Reports (CR) has published a list of the ten riskiest and most recalled foods on the market. Fresh produce...

2 years ago 4 minute read

GRAPHIC: Tomatoes by the numbers

Tomatoes are one of the most popular produce items, led by the Plum and Roma varieties, but volumes have been...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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