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Study shows fresh foods are key to grocers’ growth
NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Although price remains consumers’ top consideration when it comes to fresh food, information...
Going Bananas at the Port of Hueneme’s 10th Annual Port Festival
Port Hueneme, CA– Yellow banana wigs, boat rides, sounds of a tropical steel drum band and perfect late summer weather...
Meijer marks 10 million pounds sold through Flashfood
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Meijer BB #:104887 announced today its customers have diverted 10 million pounds of potential food...
A glimpse into retail theft
Theft, a major cause of retail shrink, is a big focus of complaint these days—but research indicates that shrink has...
Rice Fruit Co. bids farewell to apple industry champion
Gardners, PA (September 2023) – Rice Fruit Company, BB #:103627 a leading producer of high-quality Eastern apples, has announced the...
Indianapolis Fruit expands executive team
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Indianapolis Fruit Company BB #:102610, a FreshEdge Company, is adding to its industry-leading team and experience. Tony...
Hawaii firm satisfies PACA decision terms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2023 – In a complaint filed on May 7, 2020, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged...
Texas company satisfies PACA decision terms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 29, 2023 – In a complaint filed on Dec. 9, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) alleged...
ProduceIQ: Scary high blueberry prices frighten buyers
And you thought your teenager was a bad procrastinator. Over the weekend, Congress passed a bill to extend government spending...
Meijer offers health insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan partnership
DETROIT, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — For the first time, Meijer BB #:104887 is entering into the health insurance space...
Duda’s Dandy Celery launches fall promotion, sweepstakes
Oviedo, Fla. (October 2, 2023) – Duda Farm Fresh Foods BB #:189666, a leading grower of fresh celery, radish and...
The apparently unfair labor differential
There is a great deal of talk in the produce industry about unfair trade practices from other nations, which hit...
USDA cites Texas company for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Oct. 2, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Mestizos Group LLC (Mestizos), Garland,...
Bonsai Robotics raises $13.5M to bring autonomous vehicles to labor-starved orchards
SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Bonsai Robotics, which provides the first computer vision-based automation solutions for harsh,...
Sponsored Content: Using Data Modeling to Keep Fresh Foods Fresh
At Lineage BB #:294667, we’re committed to using data insights to maximize the value of temperature-controlled logistics. This is especially...
Two new ed sessions announced for OGS
Organic Grower Summit presented by Western Growers and OPN MONTEREY, CA—September 28, 2023 – An ed session focused on a...
USDA marks first anniversary of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
By Stacy Dean, Deputy Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services One year after the historic White House Conference on...
Foundation for Fresh Produce releases school breakfast recipes highlighting fruits and vegetables
September 28, 2023 – As part of its mission to boost appeal and improve access to more fruits and vegetables,...