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USHBC and NABC add new Director of Business Intelligence
Folsom, CA – Joe Vargas has been hired as the director of business intelligence for the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council...
Brinker International announces CEO retirement and succession plan
DALLAS – Brinker International, Inc. BB #:153083 announced today that Wyman Roberts will retire as Chief Executive Officer and President...
Kowalski’s On The Go introduces enhanced online grocery experience
Twin Cities metro area grocery retailer Kowalski’s Markets turns to Mercatus to help scale eCommerce business TORONTO – Kowalski’s Markets...
Celebrate 10 years of California Avocado Month this June
IRVINE, Calif. (May 17, 2022) – Ten years ago, the California Avocado Commission first observed June officially as California Avocado...
Ally Robotics launches to open new era for attainable robotics
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. – Ally Robotics – a startup making smart and affordable robotic arms – has launched a campaign to...
Food Freshness Card celebrates food waste milestone
BOSTON – The US-Patented Food Freshness Card has now saved over 1 million tons of food waste worldwide from going...
Valley Fruit and Produce & Continental Sales remembers beloved team member
The Valley Fruit and Produce BB #:113754 and Continental Sales lost a team member too soon. Kathee Lee Lam, a...
Bonduelle implements inclusive hiring model at all fresh facilities in the U.S.
After implementing the framework in regional markets, the packaged produce purveyor aims to remove systemic barriers to employment on a...
McDonald’s to exit from Russia
Company initiates process to sell its Russian business, seeks to include future employment for Russian employees as part of terms...
SpartanNash files investor presentation highlighting transformed board and management
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Food solutions company SpartanNash BB #:104892 today announced that it has filed an investor presentation with the...
Hazel Tech. hires PNW business development manager
CHICAGO, IL (May 13, 2022) – Hazel Technologies, Inc. BB #:302595 developer of USDA-funded technologies to protect produce quality, announces...
Fresh Express launches new consumer campaign during National Salad Month
ORLANDO, Fla. – Fresh Express, BB #:115030 the brand leader in value-added salads, has chosen May National Salad Month to...
Fresh Technology Inc. closes $7M Series, launches improved restaurant technology
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh Technology Inc. (Fresh) announces the closing of its $7m Series A led by FINTOP Capital. Fresh...
Schlotzsky’s debuts new prototype restaurant
Leading Fast-Casual Franchise Debuts New Prototype After a Record Year of Development ATLANTA – Schlotzsky’s, a leading fast-casual restaurant franchise...
US Foods to expand CHEF’STORE concept in S.C.
ROSEMONT, Ill.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–US Foods Holding Corp. BB #:134354 announced today its plan to open a new US Foods CHEF’STORE® in...
Uber Eats pilots driverless deliveries
Motional’s autonomous vehicles are now conducting end-to-end food deliveries on the Uber Eats network Launch represents Uber Eats’ first partnership...
Peruvian asparagus imports continue to climb
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2022 — Peruvian fresh asparagus continues to enjoy a prominent place in the U.S. market. In...
HappyFresh and Blue Yonder unite to enhance grocery delivery
JAKARTA, Indonesia & SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Consumer grocery shopping habits changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic with many...
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