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Sweetgreen to open first IN and MN restaurants
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand serving healthy food at scale, will open its highly anticipated first restaurants in...
USDA estimates 19% larger CA navel crop for 2022-23
Released September 12, 2022, by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), Agricultural Statistics Board, USDA: California Navel orange production for...
Brighter Bites receives grant to expand programming in Texas
San Antonio, TX – Brighter Bites,BB #:371141 a Houston-based nonprofit providing under-resourced families with fresh produce and nutrition education, is...
Potato sourcing remains a challenge
Northwest potato supplies are struggling to meet demand as harvest is in its early stages. Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 issued...
Organic Produce Association names chairman
The Organic Produce Association (OPA) has elected Theojary “Theo” Crisantes Jr., Chief Operations Officer for Wholesum BB #:135847, as Chairman....
Driscoll’s campaign highlights premium strawberries
WATSONVILLE, CALIF. — Driscoll’s has launched its latest digital projects, including its Berry Patch Sensory Wheels and a collection of...
Gotham Greens raises $310MM for national greenhouse expansion
New York, Sept. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Gotham Greens, a Certified B Corporation and New York-based indoor farming pioneer...
FPAA calls Florida trade petition political, ignorant of market
For Immediate Release — Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott of Florida continue their repeated attempts to foment political discord,...
US Foods expands Louisiana distribution center
September 12, 2022 ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 announced today that the company has completed the expansion...
EFI earns GFSI recognition
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632, the multi-stakeholder workforce development and certification organization that partners...
IRI August report shows inflation causing consumers to scale back purchases
Sept. 12, 2022 CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Information Resources, Inc., which recently merged with The NPD Group to create a leading global...
CPMA releases 2022 Canadian Consumer Preferences report
Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 is pleased to provide its members with its first edition of the 2022 Canadian...
Strong promotable volumes for Sweet Valley Citrus
New Sweet Valley Citrus Website Provides Trade and Consumer Information Sweet Valley Citrus Region — “Favorable late Spring weather and...
SunFed announces promotion: Nogales Sales Manager
SunFed BB #:150037 is pleased to announce the promotion of Henry Salcedo to Nogales, AZ, Sales Manager. During Henry’s tenure...
FullTilt Marketing expands staff
Welcomes Melissa Edwards and Sabrina Wilson to Key Roles; Promotes Sabrina Fisher MINOT, N.D. – FullTilt Marketing, BB #:354985 a...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 9, 2022
Pamela and Greg discuss reports that suggest foodservice is doing great, despite some evidence to the contrary, how retail needs...
Mission Produce Q3 2022 report shows higher revenue due to higher prices
OXNARD, Calif., Sept. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mission Produce, Inc. BB #:118126, a world leader in sourcing, producing, and...
Florida ag groups praise efforts to combat unfair trade practices
MAITLAND, Fla. – On Sept. 8, 2022, a bipartisan group of Florida’s congressional delegation, led by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio...
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