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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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