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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 7 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 7 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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...

2 years ago 3 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Chipotle introduces fresh eatery concept

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced it is opening a new restaurant called...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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...

2 years ago 4 minute read

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...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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