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Restaurant robot company raises $15MM to expand production
SHENZHEN, China, Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Pudu Robotics, a commercial service robotics manufacturer, has announced completion of a Series...
Retail Reflections: Buyer Basics
It’s quite remarkable how online shopping has become a significant part of the total retail food shopping experience. It’s a...
USDA removing barriers to becoming a vendor with a new, easier financial assessment process
WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it has made the process easier for suppliers to...
Ice hits desert lettuce again causing harvest delays
Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update February 16, 2023: Morning temperatures in the Arizona/California desert growing region ranged...
The advent of livestreaming sales in the U.S.
I know what influencers are. But barely. These are online personalities you trust (for whatever reason) to advise you to...
The Fresh Market launches shoppable live retail media network
SAN MATEO, Calif., Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Firework, creator of the world’s leading video commerce platform, today announced the evolution of its...
Looking Ahead to 2023: Doubling down on data
One area of innovation with plenty of untapped potential for the entire industry is data tracking and integration. On the...
IFPA director appointed chair of the Consumer Goods Forum
Washington, DC – With sustainability as one of its strategic commitments, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 is...
USDA announces $133MM in grant funding available to expand local food systems
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is now accepting applications for this year’s Local Agriculture Market...
Consumers overestimate grocery profits, food inflation, dunnhumby study shows
February 15, 2023 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Americans believe that grocery retailers are earning a 35.2% net profit margin, 14 times higher than...
Southeastern Grocers expands curbside pickup
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Fresco y Más, Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie BB #:110823...
Pairwise grows commercial leadership team
Three Vice Presidents are added to the Pairwise Leadership Team as the company anticipates its commercial launch with Conscious Greens...
Windmill Farms expands to U.S. after acquisition
ASHBURN, Ontario, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Windmill Farms today announced it has acquired the assets of Ostrom Mushroom...
Edible Garden regains Nasdaq listing compliance
BELVIDERE, NJ, Feb. 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Edible Garden AG Incorporated BB #:336701, a leader in controlled environment agriculture...
Chipotle introduces fresh eatery concept
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced it is opening a new restaurant called...
Kwik Lok names new Chief Revenue Officer
YAKIMA, Wash – Blair Chastain has been named Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) for Kwik Lok Corporation. In this role, Blair...
The produce industry must address the most obvious invisible issue: labor
As I said in a previous column, https://www.bluebookservices.com2023/02/13/ipfa-looks-at-produce-across-the-globe/ the first State of the Industry Report from the International Fresh Produce...
USDA announces appointments to the National Potato Promotion Board
February 15, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture today announced the appointment of 32 members to the National Potato...