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NGA announces staff promotions
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association (NGA) BB #:163424, the trade association representing the independent community supermarket industry, announces...
Consumer demand grows for Autumn Glory apples
Yakima, WA – Autumn Glory apple is so delicious and unique in flavor that consumers are stockpiling supply. Consumer Adrienne...
USDA lowers Florida orange forecast
The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its February citrus forecast, which shows a drop of 2 percent for Florida oranges...
Organically Grown Company names CEO
PORTLAND, Ore. – February 9, 2022 – Organically Grown Company BB #:149476, a leading wholesaler and marketer of certified organic...
Village Farms hires EVP of Corporate Affairs
VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Village Farms International, Inc. BB #:263321 today announced the appointment of Ann Gillin...
On the Road: Rewe, Berlin
BERLIN—Like many others in the produce business, I planned to be in Berlin for Fruit Logistica this week. Unfortunately, the...
Soli Organic to build first soil-based organic indoor farm in Seattle area
ROCKINGHAM, Va., Feb. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Soli Organic Inc. BB #:187801, the nation’s only soil-based, controlled environment agriculture company...
Salad Station restaurants plan national expansion
HAMMOND, La. – Salad Station – a fully customizable salad restaurant concept famous for serving farm-fresh gourmet ingredients – is...
Restaurant trend report shows growth of online, third-party app ordering
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — BentoBox, a website, e-commerce, and marketing platform for over 8,000 restaurant concepts worldwide,...
Croptracker upgrades vision technology for scanning berries stonefruit & apples
Now Scans Cherries, Blueberries, Apples Down to Fractions of a Millimeter KINGSTON, ON – Croptracker, Inc. has released its groundbreaking...
Truckers’ demonstrations: A deeper dive
What started the Russian Revolution? Bread riots in the capital, Petrograd (today back to its original name of St. Petersburg),...
Analysis shows consumers prioritize fresh produce at retail despite inflation
DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Symphony RetailAI, a leading global provider of integrated AI-powered marketing, merchandising and supply chain solutions for FMCG retailers and...
A credit risk case study: The conclusions from H. Brooks saga
So what really happened here? Why did this century-old company close its doors? In an email shared with The Produce...
NGA videos highlight produce prescriptions
Washington, D.C. – The National Grocers Association Foundation Technical Assistance Center (NGAF TA Center) BB #:163424 has partnered with two...
Richter Co., Stanley Farms partner on Vidalias
Stanley Farms and Richter and Company BB #:108297 are excited to announce a recently completed joint venture. The two organizations...
JOH adds to Mid-Atlantic Division staff
BILLERICA, Mass., February 7, 2022 – JOH is pleased to announce that Gabriel “Gabe” Gonzalez has joined the team as...
Kroger promotion follows SVP retirement
CINCINNATI, Feb. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 today announced the retirement of Mark Tuffin, senior vice...
Climate change presents opportunities for nontraditional regions, growing systems
The U.S. fruit and vegetable industry has unofficial boundaries that mark important growing regions that both consumers and industry members...