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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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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....

3 years ago 2 minute read

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...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 8 minute read

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,...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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...

3 years ago 2 minute read

EFI earns GFSI recognition

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Equitable Food Initiative BB #:385632, the multi-stakeholder workforce development and certification organization that partners...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 5 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

FullTilt Marketing expands staff

Welcomes Melissa Edwards and Sabrina Wilson to Key Roles; Promotes Sabrina Fisher MINOT, N.D. – FullTilt Marketing, BB #:354985 a...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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...

3 years ago 1 minute read

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...

3 years ago 10 minute read

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...

3 years ago 3 minute read

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