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...

2 years ago 10 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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,...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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