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California Avocado Commission appoints interim president
IRVINE, Calif. – The California avocado season is drawing quickly to a close. With nearly 263 million pounds shipped through...
Blue Apron expands meals beyond dinner
August 24, 2022 NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Blue Apron BB #:292398 expands on convenient meal options beyond dinner that will be featured...
Retail Technology: Moving forward profitably
Leveraging technology can provide grocers with a competitive advantage. For many retailers, however, the critical question is which technologies to...
Bako Sweet summer merchandising contest brings category success
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – This summer, Bako Sweet BB #:207680 hosted a retail merchandising contest that ran from May 20 to...
Lime growers and wholesalers see quality benefits with Hazel
Lime growers and wholesalers turn to Hazel Tech flagship technology, Hazel 100, to meet consumer demands for greener limes CHICAGO,...
Tanimura & Antle names vice president of harvest
SALINAS, Ca. – Tanimura & Antle BB #:115075 announced today the promotion of Brett Champlin to Vice President of Harvest....
Avocados From Mexico, Takis partner for soccer themed fall promotion
DALLAS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The world’s biggest soccer event kicks off this November and Avocados From Mexico (AFM)...
Walmart receives first of its last-mile delivery vehicles
?JUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Within two weeks of signing an agreement to purchase 4,500 vehicles, Canoo, &...
PBH partners with Foodworks to promote produce consumption
August 23, 2022 – Chicago-based FOODWORKS, a restaurant incubator that specializes in unique dining solutions throughout the country, has launched...
Bobalu Berries bolsters operations staff
(August 23, 2022 – Oxnard, CA) Bobalu Berry Farms BB #:354734 continues on its growth track as the company celebrates...
USDA cites Florida repacker for PACA violations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on Farm Fresh Packers LLC BB...
Organic pears look promising, volume increases, says Domex Superfresh Growers
Yakima, WA- August 23, 2022 The Pacific NW organic pear crop looks promising, as estimates point to an increase in...
Retail Technology: Walk-out service
Amazon has opened newly constructed Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods stores featuring its Just Walk Out (JWO) service and is...
Fully autonomous robotic restaurant to launch in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Mezli, a startup based in San Mateo, CA, has announced the launch of...
USApple names chair for 2022-23
Chicago — The U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473 has named Brenda Briggs of Rice Fruit Company BB #:103627 chair of...
Stemilt launches sustainable packaging for apples this fall
WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 will launch its new EZ Band sustainable 4-pack package for Rave and SweeTango apples...
Kalera leafy greens available in Trader Joe’s locations in Texas
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Kalera, a world leader in indoor vertical farming, announces distribution of its ultra-clean,...
California lettuce hit with quality problems
Produce Alliance, LLC BB #:159218, Chicago, released the following market alert: Iceberg, romaine and romaine hearts have been impacted by...
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