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Organic pears look promising, volume increases, says Domex Superfresh Growers
Yakima, WA- August 23, 2022 The Pacific NW organic pear crop looks promising, as estimates point to an increase in...
Retail Technology: Walk-out service
Amazon has opened newly constructed Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods stores featuring its Just Walk Out (JWO) service and is...
Fully autonomous robotic restaurant to launch in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mezli, a startup based in San Mateo, CA, has announced the launch of...
USApple names chair for 2022-23
Chicago — The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 has named Brenda Briggs of Rice Fruit Company BB #:103627 chair of...
Stemilt launches sustainable packaging for apples this fall
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 will launch its new EZ Band sustainable 4-pack package for Rave and SweeTango apples...
ProduceIQ: Supply challenges keep prices up despite soft demand
In response to a few fairly dramatic price increases, this week’s overall produce index is slowing its dramatic fall. Week...
Kalera leafy greens available in Trader Joe’s locations in Texas
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Kalera, a world leader in indoor vertical farming, announces distribution of its ultra-clean,...
California lettuce hit with quality problems
Produce Alliance, LLC BB #:159218, Chicago, released the following market alert: Iceberg, romaine and romaine hearts have been impacted by...
GrubMarket acquires two produce software providers
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisitions of New York-based...
Chilean ag leaders address logistics crisis
The main players in the export and import sectors are working in a coordinated manner to urgently identify effective solutions...
USDA to invest up to $300MM in new Organic Transition Initiative
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2022 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million...
Ag robots are on the march
The market for agricultural robots is booming worldwide, according to a recent report issued by the London-based market research firm...
Wendy’s pulls romaine lettuce from sandwiches amid E. coli outbreak of undetermined source
Dublin, OH-based fast food restaurant Wendy’s says it is pulling romaine lettuce from sandwiches in a specific region amid an...
Retail Technology: The downsides to smart carts
Smart carts are expensive, costing more than $5,000 each, according to media reports. Smart cart developer Caper AI claims the...
USApple projects 2022-23 crop at 10.7 billion pounds, up 2.7% from last season
Chicago (August 18, 2022) — Despite the challenges of the past two and a half years, the U.S. apple industry...
Copefrut launches its sustainability policy
The Chilean company that produces and exports traditional and organic fresh fruit has taken on the challenge of knowing, measuring...
CA Giant Foundation raises over $22,000 at annual BBQ
WATSONVILLE, CA – The California Giant Foundation, California Giant Berry Farms’ BB #:121061 501(c)3 non-profit, today shared details from its...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 19, 2022
New data from the IRI and the International Fresh Produce Association suggests consumers are looking for ways to save money,...
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