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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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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 –...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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....
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...