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Researchers announce sequencing of potato genome
Most people imagine (correctly or not) that they are more complex than potatoes, but that isn’t entirely true, even for...
AM Fresh Group to acquire genetics firm IFG and merge it with SNFL
News Highlights • This transaction brings together two very complementary businesses with the potential to better address the growing global...
How retailers appeal to consumer value demands
ORLANDO, FL — Inflation is hitting consumers hard enough right now that price has risen to the top factor for...
Bolthouse Farms establishes new hub to strengthen environmental, social, governance commitment and capabilities
BAKERSFIELD, Calif., March 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — In order to strengthen its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) commitment, and...
UNFI hires Coca-Cola exec for newly-created Chief Strategy & Transformation Officer
PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced that Louis Martin has been appointed to the newly created...
Living Greens Farm, Inc. announces significant expansion
FARIBAULT, Minn., March 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Living Greens Farm (LGF), one of the largest indoor vertical aeroponic farms in...
Jack in the Box completes its acquisition of Del Taco
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) announced today that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Del...
Ice continues to disrupt desert lettuce
The Arizona/California desert region has dealt with volatile weather much of this winter, and it has continued into the edge...
Walmart to open Pennsylvania fulfillment center this spring
SHIPPENSBURG, Pa.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Walmart BB #:143789 announces plans for a new fulfillment center in southern Pennsylvania to support the retailer’s...
Russia-backed grocery delivery Buyk suspends operations
According to media reports the ultrafast grocery delivery service Buyk, based in Russia, has furloughed 98 percent of its staff...
ProduceIQ: Lettuce prices soaring
If you are waiting for signs that the pandemic is over and produce life is returning to normal, look no...
Scientists grow spinach out of desert air
Once I visited the Hoh Rainforest in Washington state. It is one of the few temperate rainforests in the world....
Ocean Mist begins purple artichoke season
CASTROVILLE, Calif. (March 7, 2022) – Ocean Mist Farms BB #:111742, the leading grower and marketer of fresh artichokes in...
Industry mourns the loss of South Texas produce veteran
3/4/2022 (McAllen, TX) — The produce industry is saddened by the loss of longtime friend and colleague, Dene Iliff, who...
USDA warns of phishing scheme targeting food purchase programs
Date March 04, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is warning vendors who wish to participate in USDA...
U.S. Department of Labor fines Florida firm for H-2A violations
KANSAS CITY, MO – After long days spent toiling in fields under a hot Missouri sun, immigrant workers returned to...
Dunnhumby: Consumers think food inflation is higher than it is
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–dunnhumby, the global leader in customer data science, today released findings from its two-year worldwide study of the impact...
USDA to host webinar on Pesticide Data Program
From the Alliance for Food and Farming The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a webinar on March 15...