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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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%...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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),...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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....

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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