USDA restricts four PACA violators in LA, NY, and TX

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses for failing...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Focus on Foodservice: Health and Wellness

Continued interest in health and wellness at foodservice calls for more and bigger portions of produce on the plate. “A...

7 months ago 3 minute read

ZAG Technical Services to offer free Cyber Insights Reports at Global Show

San Jose, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2024) – ZAG Technical Services BB #:365534, a leader in IT and cybersecurity services for...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Americans blame retailers and restaurants for inflation pain, not farmers

When it comes to food, Americans have much warmer feelings for farmers than they do for retailers or restaurants. Gallup...

7 months ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 20, 2024

Pamela noticed a trend this week in news releases: more investment, expansion, and innovation announcements than usual. And Greg says...

7 months ago 1 minute read

IFPA CEO previews State of the Industry keynote at Global Show

September 17, 2024 Washington, DC – “The produce and floral communities are facing challenges and transformation from all fronts,” said...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Remembering Idaho-Oregon leader Larry Link

This obituary was published by Argus Observer from Sep. 16 to Sep. 21, 2024. Lawrence “Larry” E. Link November 17,...

7 months ago 4 minute read

Walmart gets the jump on holiday promotion announcements

Bentonville, AR-based Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 announced its holiday promotions “earlier than ever” this year, citing consumers starting their shopping...

7 months ago 4 minute read

Focus on Foodservice: Ingredients and Menus

Restaurant operators globally have returned to menu innovation, according to Technomic, with the average chain worldwide introducing 19 new or...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Stemilt debuts new pear packing line

September 18, 2024 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Equipped with double the defect sorters and pear-protecting specifications, Stemilt’s BB #:113654 new automated...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Highline Mushrooms unveils new stuffed mushrooms

September 18, 2024 Leamington, Ontario – Highline Mushrooms, a leader in mushroom innovation and sustainability, is thrilled to announce the...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Darden and Uber partner for on-demand delivery, starting with Olive Garden

ORLANDO, Fla. and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc., BB #:111525 and Uber Technologies, Inc. have...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Store Check: The Turnip Truck, Nashville

NASHVILLE, TN – I’ve been to Nashville a few times and usually find myself at national or regional players like...

7 months ago 1 minute read

DAT: Truckload volumes and rates diverge in August

BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 18, 2024 — Truckload freight volumes and rates continued on divergent paths in August, with shipments rising and...

7 months ago 4 minute read

Food Lion Feeds fights hunger with Gala apple bag campaign

Sept. 18, 2024 SALISBURY, NC – Through its annual Gala Apple Bag campaign, which runs from Sept. 18 – Oct....

7 months ago 4 minute read

Warehouse robot innovator secures new funding

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pickommerce, a warehouse automation innovator, announced today it has secured $3.4 million in funding to advance the development,...

7 months ago 7 minute read

Focus on Foodservice: Operator Issues

The foodservice industry expects to employ 15.7 million people in 2024—a record, according to the National Restaurant Association. Still, 45...

8 months ago 5 minute read

Blue Diamond Growers partner with Divert, Inc. on processing almond byproducts

September 17, 2024 WEST CONCORD, Mass. & SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect...

8 months ago 5 minute read

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