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FDA plans to redefine ‘healthy’ food
The Food and Drug Administration proposes to update the definition for food to claim it is “healthy” to be consistent...
General Mills backs new GrubMarket investment, company now valued at $2 billion
A new $120MM in equity backed by General Mill’s investment arm has pushed San Francisco-based GrubMarket BB #:301166 to a...
Westfalia Fruit drives demand for avocados this fall
Oxnard, Calif. – Westfalia Fruit, BB #:300553 the world’s global leader of fresh avocados, is excited to support retailers and...
‘Healthy food is good for you,’ and other pointless survey results
In light of the coming midterm elections, there has been quite a bit of discussion about the accuracy of polls,...
US Foods expands CHEF’STORE concept in Utah
ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 announced today its plan to open a US Foods CHEF’STORE® in St. George, Utah,...
IFPA awards Advocate of the Year at The Washington Conference
Washington, DC — International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) has announced the 2022 Industry Advocate of the Year Award recipient, DNO...
New Chilean Table Grape Committee announces strategic plan
The president of The Chilean Fruit Exporters Association, Iván Marambio, together with Ignacio Caballero, Coordinator of the Table Grape Committee...
Three ag tech ed sessions announced for Organic Grower Summit 2022
Monterey, CA — A trio of sessions focused on the ever-changing landscape of ag technology have been announced as part...
Game Changers: Produce Packaging
As a produce industry observer, I’m always on the lookout for innovation. And, as the North American fresh produce industry...
Vanguard Peru shares grape season preview
ISSAQUAH, WA – After the strong 2021-2022 Peru grape season, we discuss early predictions and expectations as this year’s harvest...
American Mushroom Institute rebrands to “better reflect industry”
Avondale, PA, September 27, 2022—American Mushroom Institute is rebranding to American Mushroom, the trade association announced today. “Similar to our...
Biden-Harris administration releases national strategy on hunger, nutrition, and health
SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 STATEMENTS AND RELEASES — More than 50 years since the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition,...
Chipotle pilots new technology to optimize digital guest experience
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill ( NYSE: CMG) today announced it is piloting advanced...
IFPA’s Cathy Burns comments on Biden-Harris nutrition strategy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Cathy Burns, CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 provided the following comments on the Biden-Harris Administration’s...
Awe Sum Organics makes key hires supporting the launch of organic avocados
Jared Bray, recently hired as a sales professional is looking to lead the company into the organic avocado space. As...
USDA reminds produce buyers and sellers of PACA trust rights in electronic invoicing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is reminding buyers and sellers of fresh and frozen fruits...
Southern Specialties announces new Senior Vice President
Pompano Beach, Florida – Southern Specialties, Inc. BB #:142198 , today announced Alan Lieberman has joined the company as Senior Vice...
What one Green Acres-like experience teaches us about farming in the U.S. today
When I was a kid, I enjoyed Green Acres, the sitcom in which wealthy lawyer Oliver Wendell Douglas drags his...