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Canada halts vaccine mandate for truckers
Political and industry pressure appear to have helped the Canadian government to drop its mandate that all Canadian truckers prove...
A firsthand look at supply chain pain points
CEDAR PARK, TX – Is it just me, or did people start panic buying again? I’ve seen some persistent out...
Bacterial contamination from birds: not all species are equal threats
Concern about bacterial contamination of produce field crops has heavily emphasized runoff from nearby cattle operations. But of course, cattle...
Winn-Dixie lowers prices on more than 150 most-shopped items
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Winn-Dixie BB #:110823 is helping its customers save on groceries by offering deeper discounts on more than 150...
The Year Ahead: Sustainability at the forefront
Countering the trend for more packaging is the desire for more sustainable measures, especially as climate change becomes of greater...
2021 retail produce sales eclipse 2020 in dollars, but volume can’t keep up
Editor’s note: This is a continuation of December’s retail sales report, which can be viewed here. The fourth quarter of...
Casual dining chain launches small, to-go format
TGI Fridays plans to open a 2,500-square-foot to-go and delivery concept as a way to adapt to consumer dining habits...
Bowery Farming secures $150MM credit facility
NEW YORK, Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Bowery Farming, the largest vertical farming company in the United States, today announced...
Soli Organic forms seed genetics, AI technology partnerships
ROCKINGHAM, Va., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Soli Organic Inc., the nation’s only soil-based, controlled environment agriculture company delivering 100%...
Kroger, Nuro expand autonomous grocery delivery partnership
CINCINNATI and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Jan. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073 and Nuro announced today an...
Nuro unveils third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif.- Leading autonomous vehicle company Nuro today unveiled its third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle. As the most advanced zero-occupant...
Iron Ox appoints new VP of Impact Strategy
SAN CARLOS, Calif. – Iron Ox, a farming innovation company with deep expertise in plant science, robotics and artificial intelligence,...
The Fresh Market appoints new CFO
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Fresh Market, Inc. BB #:155863, announced that it has appointed Adrian Bartella as Chief Financial Officer (CFO),...
A very, very, very salty plant-based burger
My colleagues at producebluebook.com have often stressed that “plant-based” foods aren’t the same as fruits and vegetables and shouldn’t be...
Pete Pappas & Sons welcomes new general manager
Pete Pappas & Sons Inc. BB #:100956 welcomes Mark Pitts as General Manager. As General Manager he will oversee daily...
West Pak Avocado opens NJ distribution center
Murrieta, CA – West Pak Avocado, BB #:117036 a global supplier of premium avocados, is pleased to reveal a new...
Remembering the life of Larry Lee
Larry Lee, who worked in the produce industry for more than 50 years, passed away at the age of 69....
The Year Ahead: Convenience Drives Innovation
Convenience continues to be a buzzword throughout the greater food industry and is expected to be a key driver in...