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...

4 years ago 2 minute read

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...

4 years ago 12 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 3 minute read

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...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Exploring Apples: Consumption Trends

Wine lovers are familiar with flavor charts, which set out the nuances of taste the beverage can have. There are...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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...

4 years ago 4 minute read

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...

4 years ago 5 minute read

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