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Wonderful Pistachios No Shells debuts new flavor
LOS ANGELES – Wonderful Pistachios, BB #:355607 America’s #1 Nut, is adding even more flavor to its award-winning No Shells...
Economic value of fresh produce imports from Mexico to the U.S. to exceed $53 billion by 2030
Fresh produce imports from Mexico are expected to reach over $53 billion in economic value by 2030, according to a...
Challenges to reliable supplies of California lettuce
I enjoy Sylvain Charlebois’ blog on Canadian Grocer. He is a professor in food distribution policy and senior director/AGRI-Food Analytics Lab...
California to require half of all trucks sold by 2035 to be electric
On March 31, the Biden administration allowed California to have the legal authority to require half of all heavy trucks...
EMBARGO UNTIL APRIL 1, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. -DNO Produce introduces eye-watering raw onion cups for kids
COLUMBUS, OH — Get ready to cry tears of joy. DNO Produce BB #:134515 is shaking things up with its...
Retailers to Watch: Sprouts Farmers Market
Industry observers are keeping an eye on several retailers: many are regional and rapidly expanding, while others are gaining momentum...
Dole’s 30 surprising banana uses and recipes for National Banana Day
Global banana provider turns the holiday into a month-long celebration with a surprise recipe or household use every day in...
Explaining overcapacity in the trucking market
Truck rates are low, which has led to the conclusion that trucking capacity is too high. A recent FreightWaves article...
Commission to expand export market demand for California table grapes
Fresno, CA – The California Table Grape Commission BB #:153597 is positioned to expand international demand for California table grapes...
UNFI plans to open new DC in Pennsylvania
PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced plans for a new 1.3 million square foot leased distribution...
Idaho potatoes partner with American Diabetes Association
Eagle, Idaho, March 29, 2023 – The Idaho Potato Commission BB #:162339 and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) have announced...
Albertsons revamps ‘O’ Organics private label
BOISE, Idaho – To kick off this bright and vibrant redesign, the private label brand is designating April as Organic Breakfast...
Amazon cuts and the industry life cycle
So far this year, Amazon has announced that it will cut 27,000 jobs nationwide. Some of this trimming must be...
Chilean fresh fruit export volume up 17% in early 2023
During the period January-February 2023, a total of 738,000 tons of Chilean fruit exports were registered, for a value of...
Chick-fil-A removes side salad from menu
Chick-fil-A restaurants plan to remove their side salad from the menu next week. According to an announcement posted on social...
Retailers to Watch: The Fresh Market
Industry observers are keeping an eye on several retailers: many are regional and rapidly expanding, while others are gaining momentum...
Underperforming employees: the all-important question
Rachel Turner, writing in Fast Company, has an article on how to talk to an underperforming employee. It’s good advice,...
GBF awarded federal registration on Sweet Sugar Mango brand
The global fruit brand has expanded its branded product offerings with Sugar Mangos, juices, and powdered fruit products MIAMI, FL...