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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...