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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

IFPA announces Retail Produce Manager Award Winners

August 18, 2022 Washington D.C. and Newark, DE. – International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 has announced the winners...

3 years ago 5 minute read

FMI releases The State of Fresh Foods at Retail report

Denver, CO – FMI – The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 today unveiled its inaugural The State of Fresh Foods...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Retail Technology: Computer vision

Computer vision is the technology behind many of the innovative solutions available to grocers today. A type of artificial intelligence,...

3 years ago 1 minute read

SeaPort Manatee economic impact surges 30% in two years

PALMETTO, Florida – SeaPort Manatee’s annual economic impact has surged to more than $5.1 billion, up 30 percent from just...

3 years ago 3 minute read

AFF to host fifth farm tour for media, influencers

The Alliance for Food and Farming’s (AFF) Safe Fruits and Veggies Farm Tour will take place from September 12-15. The...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Forager Project and Veganuary partner on plant-based promotion

SAN FRANCISCO – Forager Project, creator of organic, dairy-free, vegan foods, has teamed up with Veganuary, the nonprofit organization that...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Research shows cost still a barrier to grocery delivery

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE) — One of the most important reasons shoppers choose not to use a grocery delivery service is that...

3 years ago 6 minute read

IFPA hopes this is the year for ag immigration reform

It’s been attempted for decades, but the International Fresh Produce Association’s BB #:378962 government relations group is cautiously optimistic for...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Square Roots and Gordon Food Service celebrate new indoor farm

Co-founded by Kimbal Musk, Square Roots is investing in climate-smart agriculture solutions, while creating tech-enabled jobs for the next generation...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Frutura’s business unit, Dayka & Hackett hires VP of Avocados

Reedley, CA – Dayka & Hackett, one of Frutura’s investments in the international fresh fruit business, has hired Stephen Fink...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Stemilt hits the road to kick off Rave apple promotion

August 17, 2022 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt BB #:113654 is back on the road this year with The Great American...

3 years ago 4 minute read

HyperTrack secures $25MM in Series A funding to deliver next generation technology

SAN FRANCISCO – HyperTrack, the leader in logistics APIs for post-dispatch ground truth, today announced it has raised $25 million in...

3 years ago 7 minute read

Retail Technology: Smart shelves improve

Electronic shelf labels (ESLs) that can update pricing in minutes have been available for years. “In the past, the use...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Byte Kitchen closes $6MM funding round, opens second location

San Mateo, CA – Byte Kitchen, a restaurant technology company that scales independent restaurants through Noshery digital food halls, announces...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Splendid by Porvenir names new VP of marketing

Nogales, Arizona – Splendid by Porvenir BB #:301797 welcomes Cindy Swanberg Schwing in a new role as VP of Marketing for...

3 years ago 2 minute read

PBH to bring retail dietitians & foodservice leaders to IFPA’s Global Produce & Floral Show

August 16, 2022 – After a two-year hiatus, the Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 is thrilled to...

3 years ago 7 minute read

Brighter Bites partners with Zespri kiwifruit

HOUSTON – Brighter Bites, BB #:371141 a nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables, nutrition education resources, and culinary...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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