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In a tough January marketplace, fresh produce holds its own

The January Marketplace “January brought a host of New Year’s resolutions,” shared Jonna Parker, Team Lead, Fresh with IRI. “The...

2 years ago 13 minute read

OPS 2023 attendee registration opens with new events planned

Monterey, CA — With general and retailer registration now open and planning well underway for educational sessions and keynote presentations,...

2 years ago 3 minute read

New York restaurateurs struggle with costs more than other cities

February 16, 2023 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The 2023 “New York City State of Restaurants” Report released today by TouchBistro reveals that...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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

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

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

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

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

USDA seeks nominees for National Mango Board

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking nominees for seven seats on the National Mango Board BB #:189894. The...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Oppy celebrates three Canadian business honors

Vancouver, British Columbia — Continually striving to raise the bar while growing the future of its business, the leading grower,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Civil ag lawsuits filed for the Week of February 14, 2023

The following table reflects agricultural-related lawsuits filed in a United States District Court over the last 30 days. A lawsuit...

2 years ago 1 minute read

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