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 –...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 7 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 13 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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)...

2 years ago 7 minute read

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