C&S Wholesale Grocers to build AI-powered distribution model

NEW YORK and MUMBAI, India, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Tata Consultancy Services has been chosen by C&S Wholesale Grocers,...

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The makers of Wholly Guacamole celebrate National Guacamole Day with ‘Guac O’Clock’ campaign

ORANGE, Calif., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Just in time to celebrate National Guacamole Day (Sept. 16), the makers of...

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Dash Cart fun with Amazon Fresh

Although I have jabbed at Amazon Fresh BB #:283186 a couple of times in this column, I must confess that I’ve grown...

3 years ago 3 minute read

IFPA and partners receive $15MM from USDA for advancing climate-smart pilot projects

September 14, 2022 Washington D.C. and Newark, DE – International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 has announced that the pilot...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA invests nearly $2B in American agriculture to feed children, families

WASHINGTON, September 14, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced today that it will provide close to $2 billion...

3 years ago 9 minute read

Volume pressure sharpens as produce inflation climbs higher in August

The August Marketplace Food inflation remains extremely high and consumers are feeling the pain. They are making changes to their...

3 years ago 15 minute read

Food-at-home inflation remains at 40-year high in August

September 13, 2022 — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 0.1 percent in August on a...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Trucco helps fight childhood cancer in September

In recognition of National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Trucco BB #:103951 is proud to announce its Produce for Life 7...

3 years ago 1 minute read

AeroFarms opens world’s largest aeroponic smart farm in Virginia

Danville, Virginia, Sept. 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AeroFarms, a Certified B Corporation and world leader in indoor vertical farming,...

3 years ago 7 minute read

Sweetgreen to open first IN and MN restaurants

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, will open its highly anticipated first restaurants in...

3 years ago 3 minute read

August 2022 U.S. e-grocery sales down 1% versus year ago

Latest results reinforce that today’s retail realities will likely continue to challenge Grocers Barrington, Ill. – September 13, 2022 –...

3 years ago 8 minute read

USDA estimates 19% larger CA navel crop for 2022-23

Released September 12, 2022, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, USDA: California Navel orange production for...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Brighter Bites receives grant to expand programming in Texas

San Antonio, TX – Brighter Bites,BB #:371141 a Houston-based nonprofit providing under-resourced families with fresh produce and nutrition education, is...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Pandemic didn’t lead to farm labor shortage

As the coronavirus begins to move into the past, the nation is still evaluating its impact. There was great concern...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Potato sourcing remains a challenge

Northwest potato supplies are struggling to meet demand as harvest is in its early stages. Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 issued...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Citing excessive shoplifting losses, Wegmans pulls self-scan technology

Rochester, NY-based Wegmans Food Markets Inc. BB #:104173 says it is discontinuing its self-scanning checkout-free program due to excessive shoplifting....

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Organic Produce Association names chairman

The Organic Produce Association (OPA) has elected Theojary “Theo” Crisantes Jr., Chief Operations Officer for Wholesum BB #:135847, as Chairman....

3 years ago 2 minute read

Driscoll’s campaign highlights premium strawberries

WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Driscoll’s has launched its latest digital projects, including its Berry Patch Sensory Wheels and a collection of...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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