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,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 9 minute read

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...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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