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A new culprit in E. coli infections: seasonality
Seasonal variations in E. coli outbreaks of field-harvested romaine lettuce have long been observed but little understood. One prevailing theory...
Save A Lot names chief merchandising officer
April 13, 2022 ST. LOUIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Save A Lot BB #:143893, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S.,...
Chairman of Catalytic Generators retires after 40 years
In 1979, the founder of Catalytic Generators, Jerry McDonnell, was looking for someone to take the reins of his young...
Metro moves forward as consolidation continues
Retail trends that have taken hold during the pandemic are expected to continue to evolve well into 2022. Almost a...
U.S.-Mexico potato dispute met with reserved optimism
To the usually harmonious trade relations among the nations of North America, potatoes have proved an unhappy exception. The U.S....
Grocery inflation accelerates in March
Inflation highest for dollar stores, Gen Z and black consumers; lowest for club channel, Asian and Hispanic/Latino consumers CHICAGO, April...
Imperfect Foods appoints three executives with Amazon backgrounds
SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Imperfect Foods BB #:299328, the online grocer at the forefront of eliminating...
Ultrafast delivery firm Getir partners with Copia for food donations
CHICAGO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Getir, the pioneer of ultrafast grocery delivery, today announced it is partnering with Copia,...
West Pak Avocado expands Apeel treatment capacity to Mexico
Murrieta, CA (April 11, 2022) – West Pak Avocado BB #:117036, a global supplier of premium avocados, is pleased to...
Dole invests in more electric cargo equipment at Port of San Diego
Latest replacement vehicles further reduce nitrogen oxides emissions at terminal yard operations CHARLOTTE, NC – At a ceremony today at...
Russia-Ukraine war has effect on produce around the globe
We have all been appalled, and at times, distressed by watching events unfold in the Ukraine. The current situation between...
Two years later: Fresh produce sales in March 2022 versus the peaks of 2020
The March Marketplace Inflation has reached a 40-year high and consumers are extremely aware. “In March 2022, IRI’s survey of...
Avocados From Mexico plans Cinco de Mayo promo with Mission Foods, Modelo beer
DALLAS, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — It’s not Cinco de Mayo without guacamole. Avocados From Mexico (AFM) BB #:371130, the...
Florida Woman pleads guilty to racketeering conspiracy involving the forced labor of Mexican agricultural H-2A workers
A woman in Florida pleaded guilty today to a federal racketeering conspiracy that victimized Mexican agricultural workers admitted into the...
Rising inflation, labor problems stress retailers like Metro
The vaccine rollout, easing of restrictions, and people returning to work led to increased store foot traffic yet decreased basket...
ProduceIQ: Easter demand encourages high market prices
Due to supply chain disruptions at the port of good fun, the Easter Bunny is running a bit behind schedule...
Wakefern to test Tally inventory robots
KEASBEY, N.J. and SAN FRANCISCO, April 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Wakefern Food Corp., BB #:101244 the largest retailer-owned cooperative...
Green Life Farms to build fourth farm in Florida
WILDWOOD, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Green Life Farms has completed the purchase of a 67-acre property in Wildwood, Florida where it will construct...
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