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Exploring Apples: Honeycrisp, still the leader
Every new apple variety hopes to be the next Honeycrisp. “Honeycrisp continues to dominate the marketplace and has become a...
PBH invites everyone to “Have A Plant” during National Fruits & Veggies month
Five unique, globally inspired themes will be highlighted in digital and social content throughout September to generate excitement for fruits...
Vertical farmer Plenty expands technical leadership staff
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., September 1, 2021 – Plenty, the flavor-first vertical farming company with a mission to improve the...
Hazel Tech innovations active at start of North American apple season
Growers, packers, and shippers across the United States trust Hazel with their 2021 apple quality CHICAGO, IL – Hazel Technologies,...
Walmart to hire 20,000 workers in response to growth
By Joe Metzger, Executive Vice President of Supply Chain Operations, Walmart U.S. and Karisa Sprague, Senior Vice President, People, Supply...
Ghost Kitchens Brands expands into U.S. with Walmart relationship
TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Ghost Kitchen Brands is expanding its relationship with Walmart BB #:143789 as it opens its first U.S. location...
Sprouts Farmers Market moves board member to CFO
PHOENIX, Aug. 31, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. BB #:168563 today announced that Lawrence “Chip” Molloy, currently...
Republican Congress members say USDA abused its authority with SNAP increase
From the Committee On Oversight and Reform WASHINGTON—Today, House Committee on Oversight and Reform Ranking Member James Comer and House...
Brands need to deliver whether private label or a company’s
Branding in the produce department is more than just a label. It has to be a promise to the consumer...
USDA shows mushroom production declined in 2020-21
Supply chain, Labor, Transportation and Pandemic Issues Impact Mushroom Production Avondale, PA – The volume of sales for the 2020-2021...
USDA determines individual not connected to CA violator in $2.2MM PACA case
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1, 2021 – The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has determined that Brian Klein is not responsibly...
Organics Unlimited celebrates 16th annual GROW Month
SAN DIEGO – Organics Unlimited, BB #:164609 San Diego-based grower and distributor of organic tropical fruit, will celebrate its 16th...
Exploring Apples: Consumption Trends
Wine lovers are familiar with flavor charts, which set out the nuances of taste the beverage can have. There are...
GRAPHIC: Lower apple volumes in 2021
The following graphic was produced by Agtools Inc. BB #:355102 to show that the U.S. apple crop has produced the...
A&A Organic Farms to release 2nd generation of sustainable packaging
A&A Organic Farms BB #:169698 in Watsonville, CA will launch their second-generation compostable/recyclable packaging for Cherry Tomatoes at the OPS...
Dragonberry Produce breaks ground on new building in Oregon
Dragonberry Produce, Inc. BB #:172034 broke ground last week on a building at its Canby, OR, headquarters, considered to be...
A bright future for tropical fruits
Every now and then, it’s a good idea to step back and look at the proverbial Big Picture. The recently...
The SF Market hosts Congressman for tour to address food insecurity
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The SF Market – the Bay Area’s source for fresh produce, welcomed Congressman...