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Food industry making progress on hunger and nutrition goals
ARLINGTON, Va. – In conjunction with today’s “White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities Kickoff” event, FMI –...
New AEWR rates challenged in Congress
The adverse effect wage rates (AEWR) recently issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) are facing a legislative challenge. The...
Retailers to Watch: Southeastern Grocers
Industry observers are keeping an eye on several retailers: many are regional and rapidly expanding, while others are gaining momentum...
The newest Easter trend: painting potatoes
DENVER – Families love their tried-and-true Easter traditions, but sometimes, you just need to scramble things up. This year, due...
Edible Garden’s revenue increases in 2022
BELVIDERE, N.J. – Edible Garden AG Incorporated BB #:336701, a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce...
EWG’s Dirty Dozen losing its ability to scare consumers
The produce industry always dreads the release of the Environmental Working Group’s annual Dirty Dozen, as part of its Shopper’s...
Mexican grape volumes steady in 2023
TUBAC, AZ — Mexican table grape growers expect the 2023 crop to be slightly larger than last season. At its...
AWG reports record sales at annual meeting
KANSAS CITY, Kan., MARCH 21, 2023 – Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) BB #:101651 reported record consolidated company sales of...
The Fresh Market partners with Chef Anna Rossi for Spring and Easter celebration
GREENSBORO, N.C. – The Fresh Market BB #:155863 is welcoming spring and the upcoming Easter holiday by launching an annual partnership...
Seller beware – fraud is on the rise
Cautiously investigate an unknown buyer asking for credit It happens more often than you might imagine. A produce seller gets...
Food safety: FDA budget afterthought
I have been calling for detaching federal food safety functions from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and creating a...
Peru’s blueberry area grew by 11% in 2022
In 2022 Peru had 18,103 hectares of blueberries, which reflected an increase of 11.1 percent compared to the 16,290 hectares...
Retailers to Watch: Raley’s
Industry observers are keeping an eye on several retailers: many are regional and rapidly expanding, while others are gaining momentum...
AWG Brands private labels post record sales year
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – AWG Brands, the private brand family owned by Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG), BB #:101651 delivered...
Knight-Swift Transportation to acquire U.S. Xpress Enterprises
03/21/23 PHOENIX & CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc. BB #:343458 and U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. BB #:182779 today...
OPS ed session announcement: preparing for new Organic Enforcement Rule
Monterey, CA – Designed to increase the oversight and enforcement of the production, handling, and sales of organic products throughout...
UNFI promotes two executives
PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced the elevation of two senior leaders to better align leadership...
Kroger Delivery opens in Denver metro
DENVER, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s grocer, today announced its Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC)...