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Performance Food Group’s ‘Foodcentric Experience’ events to draw 50,000 attendees
RICHMOND, Va.- As the foodservice industry adapts to meet consumer cravings, Performance Food Group Company’s (PFG) BB #:137847 foodservice division,...
On the Road: Eatwell by Schnucks, Columbia, MO
COLUMBIA, MO — I happened to spend the weekend in Columbia (home of my Alma Mater, University of Missouri) for an...
FMI report shows private label demand rising
Arlington, VA – FMI—the Food Industry Association BB #:162464 today releases its 2022 Power of Private Brands 2022 cover Private...
Six ways to relieve supply chain pain: No.5 – Diversify Resources
While there is no silver bullet solution for the supply chain problems the industry is forced to deal with, Produce...
ProduceIQ: Hot week coast-to-coast sees prices drop
In time for Father’s Day lunch, seasonal items are filling up the produce section of your favorite retailer. Flavorful cherries,...
Syngenta Group announces leadership transition
BASEL, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Syngenta Group today announced succession plans for its leadership team. Jeff Rowe, currently President, Global Seeds, will take...
Nature Fresh Farms claims top honors at greenhouse competitions
June 20, 2022 Leamington, ON, CAN – Nature Fresh Farms BB #:274537 once again claimed top honors at the annual...
Grocery Outlet enters eighth state
Grocery Outlet expanded its reach on the East Coast with a new store in Hagerstown, MD. The company, which has...
USDA to give $200MM for on-farm food safety expenses
HOLLIS, NEW HAMPSHIRE, JUNE 17, 2022 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans...
Dole Food Company adds to sales and operations staffs
CHARLOTTE, NC – Dole Food Company BB #:124463 announced today the hiring of Dan Welk as Vice President of Sales...
Sakata Seed America appoints new Director of R&D
Sakata Seed America, Inc. has appointed William (Bill) McCarthy as Director of R&D. Bill assumes the role from Jeff Zischke,...
Duda Farm Fresh Foods names CEO-elect
Oviedo, Florida (June 20, 2022) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666, a wholly owned subsidiary of DUDA and a...
H-2A numbers continue to rise
The government’s H-2A program for contracting with agricultural workers from abroad continues to expand in the first two quarters of...
Six ways to relieve supply chain pain: No.4 – Appreciate Frontliners
While there is no silver bullet solution for the supply chain problems the industry is forced to deal with, Produce...
USDA partners with Houston port, Northwest Seaport Alliance to ease port congestion
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to increase capacity for exporting chilled and frozen agricultural...
Revol Greens names IUNU as advanced technology partner
OWATONNA, Minnesota, June 16, 2022 — Revol Greens BB #:358676, America’s largest greenhouse lettuce grower, announced today that it has...
Robert Verloop named CEO for California Walnuts
FOLSOM, Calif., June 16, 2022 — The California Walnut Board (CWB) and the California Walnut Commission (CWC) are pleased to...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – June 17, 2022
Pamela and Greg can’t avoid talking about inflation this week, which surveys are showing is higher than the government stats...