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