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GrubMarket acquires two produce software providers

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisitions of New York-based...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Chilean ag leaders address logistics crisis

The main players in the export and import sectors are working in a coordinated manner to urgently identify effective solutions...

3 years ago 5 minute read

USDA to invest up to $300MM in new Organic Transition Initiative

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2022 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced details of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) $300 million...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Retail Technology: The downsides to smart carts

Smart carts are expensive, costing more than $5,000 each, according to media reports. Smart cart developer Caper AI claims the...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USApple projects 2022-23 crop at 10.7 billion pounds, up 2.7% from last season

Chicago (August 18, 2022) — Despite the challenges of the past two and a half years, the U.S. apple industry...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Copefrut launches its sustainability policy

The Chilean company that produces and exports traditional and organic fresh fruit has taken on the challenge of knowing, measuring...

3 years ago 3 minute read

CA Giant Foundation raises over $22,000 at annual BBQ

WATSONVILLE, CA – The California Giant Foundation, California Giant Berry Farms’ BB #:121061 501(c)3 non-profit, today shared details from its...

3 years ago 4 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – August 19, 2022

New data from the IRI and the International Fresh Produce Association suggests consumers are looking for ways to save money,...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Eagle Eye Produce starts shipping new crop potatoes and onions

Onions Idaho Falls, ID – This week, Eagle Eye Produce, BB #:156533 a top-tier fresh produce grower and shipper, will...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Dole Food Company adds VP to sales staff

CHARLOTTE, NC – Dole Food Company BB #:124463 announced today that 25-year produce industry veteran Kim St George has joined...

3 years ago 2 minute read

RJO Produce changes personnel ahead of 30th year of operation

RJO Produce BB #:150105, one of the nation’s most innovative agriculture businesses, will enter a new era when it begins...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Retail Technology: Cashierless shopping

With the tight labor market, cashierless shopping has never been more appealing. “Anytime you have human beings doing something, it...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Wendy’s announces new global restaurant design

Optimizations enhance the digital-forward customer experience, designed to deliver greater convenience, speed and accuracy today and into the future DUBLIN,...

3 years ago 5 minute read

SEPC holds annual summer board meeting

Millen, GA – The Southeast Produce Council BB #:191194 held its annual summer board meeting August 9-11 at the Grand...

3 years ago 3 minute read

NOA and IFPA introduce food safety guidelines for onion supply chain

Newark, De. and Washington, D.C. – After a year of collaboration with dry bulb onion industry members, researchers, and government...

3 years ago 4 minute read

IFPA calls for votes to elevate produce and floral at SXSW 2023

Washington, D.C. and Newark, De. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:153708 is calling for industry voices to vote...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USHBC increases emphasis on data and analytics

FOLSOM, Calif., August 17, 2022 — The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has announced the selection of Bytecode IO as...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Survey shows three-fourths of consumers shifting grocery purchase behavior

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Nearly half of Americans (45%) feel like they can’t afford their previous lifestyle...

3 years ago 6 minute read

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