Gotham Greens raises $310MM for national greenhouse expansion

New York, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gotham Greens, a Certified B Corporation and New York-based indoor farming pioneer...

3 years ago 8 minute read

FPAA calls Florida trade petition political, ignorant of market

For Immediate Release — Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida continue their repeated attempts to foment political discord,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

ProduceIQ: Extreme heat ends; soft demand persists

Overall produce prices continue to fall as late summer demand struggles to gain momentum. Last week’s Western heat wave damaged...

3 years ago 5 minute read

US Foods expands Louisiana distribution center

September 12, 2022 ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 announced today that the company has completed the expansion...

3 years ago 2 minute read

EFI earns GFSI recognition

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632, the multi-stakeholder workforce development and certification organization that partners...

3 years ago 5 minute read

IRI August report shows inflation causing consumers to scale back purchases

Sept. 12, 2022 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Resources, Inc., which recently merged with The NPD Group to create a leading global...

3 years ago 5 minute read

CPMA releases 2022 Canadian Consumer Preferences report

Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 is pleased to provide its members with its first edition of the 2022 Canadian...

3 years ago 1 minute read

How to gauge employee satisfaction

Personnel concerns are at the forefront of business news today. Some talk about a “rush for talent.” Others are concerned...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Raley’s picks DoorDash for same-day grocery delivery

New partnership offers same-day grocery delivery from Raley’s and Bashas’ locations Today, we are excited to announce a partnership with The...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Strong promotable volumes for Sweet Valley Citrus

New Sweet Valley Citrus Website Provides Trade and Consumer Information Sweet Valley Citrus Region — “Favorable late Spring weather and...

3 years ago 5 minute read

SunFed announces promotion: Nogales Sales Manager

SunFed BB #:150037 is pleased to announce the promotion of Henry Salcedo to Nogales, AZ, Sales Manager. During Henry’s tenure...

3 years ago 1 minute read

FullTilt Marketing expands staff

Welcomes Melissa Edwards and Sabrina Wilson to Key Roles; Promotes Sabrina Fisher MINOT, N.D. – FullTilt Marketing, BB #:354985 a...

3 years ago 3 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 9, 2022

Pamela and Greg discuss reports that suggest foodservice is doing great, despite some evidence to the contrary, how retail needs...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Kroger touts fresh, digital growth in Q2 2022 report

Second Quarter Highlights • Identical Sales without fuel increased 5.8% • Operating Profit of $954 million; Adjusted FIFO Operating Profit...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Mission Produce Q3 2022 report shows higher revenue due to higher prices

OXNARD, Calif., Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and...

3 years ago 10 minute read

Clear thinking about farm mechanization

I came across this item of interest on the Guardian website recently. It is entitled “Grapes, Berries, and Robots: Is...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Blueberries top Mexican agri-food exports so far this season

During the first quarter of this year, blueberries positioned themselves as the most exported agricultural food in Mexico, producing more...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Florida ag groups praise efforts to combat unfair trade practices

MAITLAND, Fla. – On Sept. 8, 2022, a bipartisan group of Florida’s congressional delegation, led by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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