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