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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

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

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

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

President of CMI Orchards honored as 2023 Apple Citizen of the Year

The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival announced on March 17th that Bob Mast, President of CMI Orchards, BB #:134183 is...

2 years ago 4 minute read

ReposiTrak Traceability Network now represents 8% of retail grocery

SALT LAKE CITY – ReposiTrak is welcoming thousands of food supply chain companies to its ReposiTrak Traceability Network (RTN), the solution...

2 years ago 4 minute read

USDA’s AMS names Deputy Administrator for Specialty Crops

USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) BB #:158193 is pleased to announce Christopher “Chris” Purdy has been selected as the new...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Survey shows inflation remains top challenge for restaurants

CHERRY HILL, N.J., March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Inflation continues to be the top challenge for restaurants as they look...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Lineage Logistics opens headquarters in Spain

Lineage deepens its commitment to Southern Europe with the opening of its new offices in Madrid and appointment of Raul...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Report shows agriculture’s growing impact on U.S. economy, surpassing pre-pandemic levels

Washington – Today 25 food and agriculture groups released the seventh annual Feeding the Economy report, revealing food and agriculture...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Retailers to Watch: Wegmans

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

Strawberry market to tighten as CA rains continue

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this crop update March 20, 2023: Rain is expected in all California growing regions starting...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Elevate Farms begins operations at first U.S. farm in Orange, ‎NJ

Toronto – Elevate Farms Inc. , a tech-based vertical farming company focused on cost-effectively growing leafy green vegetables at mass...

2 years ago 2 minute read

GrubMarket launches ‘Sustainable California’ initiative

Sustainable California demonstrates GrubMarket’s commitment to preserving the sustainability of California farming environment, empowering farmers, and reinvigorating California’s agricultural ecosystem....

2 years ago 5 minute read

OPMA study shows local produce more resistant to inflation

Toronto, ON – March 3, 2023 – In a recent study Numerator conducted for the Ontario Produce Marketing Association BB...

2 years ago 3 minute read

California Splendor recalls Kirkland brand bags of frozen organic strawberries sold in West Coast Costco stores

This company announcement was released by FDA March 16, 2023: California Splendor, Inc. of San Diego, CA, is recalling certain...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Scenic Fruit Company recalls frozen organic strawberries sold in Western retailers

This company announcement was released by FDA March 16, 2023 and updated March 17: March 17, 2023, this press release...

2 years ago 2 minute read

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