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Local Bounti CEO departs in restructuring, co-founder back as CEO
HAMILTON, Mont., Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Local Bounti Corporation (NYSE: LOCL) (“Local Bounti” or the “Company”), a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company, today...
United Natural Foods releases Better for All environmental, social, and governance report
PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today released its 13th annual Better for All Report detailing UNFIâs progress on its social, environmental,...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 21, 2023
While everyone’s already got their Out of Office plans set up, Pamela and Greg break down the top stories of...
Envy apples and Hallmark actor host holiday sampling at Longo’s
(Toronto) – Dec. 21, 2023 â âTis the season for holiday movies, especially Hallmark Channelâs ever-popular Countdown to Christmas series...
Florida senator reiterates call for termination of tomato suspension agreement
Senator Rick Scott, R, of Florida reiterated his request that the Department of Commerce immediately terminate the 2019 tomato suspension...
USDA partners with Texas to award $11.5 million to strengthen food supply chain infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2023 — The U.S. Department of Agricultureâs (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has a...
FirstFruits acquires Applewood Fresh
Yakima, WA December 18, 2023 â FirstFruits Farms BB #:355280, a leading name in the tree fruit sector, is thrilled...
Holiday food prices projected up 7% from last year, 18% from two years ago
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — National supermarket data confirms slower food price inflation with consumers seeing smaller price increases...
GrubMarket acquires A&B Tropical Produce, facilitating East Coast expansion
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 announced today that it has completed the acquisition of Miami, Florida-based A&B Tropical...
US Foods donates more than $12 Million to address hunger-relief efforts in 2023
ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354, one of Americaâs largest foodservice distributors, announced today that the company and...
Healthy Family Project and Lowes Foods partner for Season of Sharing
Reidsville, GA â Dec. 20, 2023 â This holiday season, Healthy Family Project and Lowes Foods BB #:159251 partnered with 21...
Why border policies and trade often conflict
âThere is something about border crossings that breeds insanity in politicians,â writes âSchumpeter,â a columnist, in the December 16 issue...
USDA encourages Central Valley growers to apply for water conservation assistance
FRESNO, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Farmers in California’s Central Valley that are interested in conservation practices to manage soil moisture, improve irrigation...
Zespri rallies innovators on World Kiwifruit Day
WHAT: In observance of World Kiwifruit Day (December 21), Zespri, BB #:141270 the world’s largest kiwifruit marketer, is calling for...
Beyond Drought: The Global Picture
Water shortages are not just a concern for agriculture or the Western states. Twenty-five countries, containing a quarter of the...
Restaurant survey: operators expect up to 5% labor cost increase in 2024
IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Restaurant365, the leading all-in-one restaurant enterprise management platform, today released findings from its annual State of the Industry...
Bean sprouts recalled over Listeria risk
Company Announcement Chang Farm, Whatley, MA, {BB #:283248}} is recalling 12 oz Natureâs Wonder Mung Bean Sprouts, with the sell-by...
CMI announces leadership transitions
Wenatchee, WAâIn an era of major growth, CMI Orchards BB #:134183 is proud to announce several high-powered new leadership changes....
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