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Kroger, Albertsons to merge in $24.6B deal
CINCINNATI and BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Kroger BB #:100073 and Albertsons Companies, Inc. BB #:193326 today announced...
Connect 2 Potential launches leadership pilot group
ORLANDO, Fla.— Wendy McManus, CEO and founder of Connect 2 Potential, is opening the doors to a brand-new leadership development...
NGA raises alarm over Kroger-Albertsons merger
October 14, 2022 Washington, D.C. – In response to an announcement of a merger between national grocery chains, Kroger BB...
Sun Belle to shine on berries at IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show
From Farm to Table: Sun Belle to Showcase Why Attention to Detail Matters Every Step of the Way Schiller Park,...
Peru aims to be world’s leader in grape export volume
Peruvian table grape exports for the 2022/2023 campaign should be between 550,000 and 600,000 tons, generating over $1.5 billion in...
I Love Produce to bring Skull and Bone Gang to IFPA Global Show
The North Side Skull and Bone Gang has a yearly tradition on Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday to remind people...
Church Brothers shows energy savings using technology
Susanne Klose, senior director of research and development for Church Brothers, LLC BB #:161800 based in Salinas, CA, joined the...
California lettuce quality problems worsen
October 12, 2022 — Markon Cooperative’s BB #:123315 Markon First Crop (MFC) Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine packs are extremely...
UNFI appoints supply chain executive
October 13, 2022 PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 today announced that Erin Horvath has been appointed to...
IRI research shows food prices elevated but inflation slowing
October 12, 2022 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Information Resources, Inc., which recently merged with The NPD Group to create a leading global technology,...
Mastronardi Produce posts record-breaking expansion
KINGSVILLE, ON, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Mastronardi Produce BB #:115453 has added more domestic acreage in one year than...
Mushroom Council names winners in blended burger contest
According to the New York Times, mushrooms are the 2022 “Ingredient of the Year.” But who holds the distinction of...
Peruvian grape growers concerned consumers may replace grapes with cheaper fruits
Inflation has Peruvian producers and exporters on alert because table grapes are considered a non-essential product for consumers. Gabriel Noboa,...
Bashas’ promotion leads to new COO
CHANDLER, Ariz. – Bashas’ Family of Stores BB #:104559 – the grocer that operates Food City, AJ’s Fine Foods, Eddie’s...
Spring holidays generate nearly $180 million in retail avocado sales
MISSION VIEJO, CA – Rising Hass avocado average selling prices (ASP) drove higher retail sales during second quarter holidays. A...
Brighter Bites partners with New York produce supplier
NEW YORK – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a Houston-based nonprofit providing under-resourced families with fresh produce and nutrition education, partners...
Dozens of industry leaders advocate for and fund Center for Produce Safety
October 12, 2022 — WOODLAND, Calif. — Almost two dozen organizations from across the fresh produce supply chain have contributed...
FreshDirect invests in integrated supply chain solution technology
October 11, 2022 ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FreshDirect BB #:164151, the online grocery shopping pioneer and one of the leading grocery delivery services...
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