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Walmart and Sodexo join group that aims to cut regional food waste in half by 2030
OLYMPIA, Wash., March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment (PCFWC) announced that Sodexo US and...
Fast casual chain Rush Bowls plans rapid expansion
DENVER, March 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Rush Bowls – the fast-casual concept known for its fresh and healthy meals-in-a-bowl –...
Dollar Stores: Positives and Negatives
Two of the biggest challenges for dollar stores in the produce category are controlling costs and shrink. Bill Bishop, chief...
Russia-backed Buyk online grocery files bankruptcy, officially ceases operations
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Buyk, the real-time retail grocery delivery service that launched in New York City and Chicago in 2021, has...
Leading behavioral scientist and futurist to keynote PBH Conference
Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) BB #:157162 will convene produce industry stakeholders, food system leaders, and top-tier consumer influencers...
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – March 18, 2022
Pamela’s been hanging with the cool kids at SXSW, while Greg’s got news of another GrubMarket acquisition. Related Stories:
LG Herndon Jr Farms partners with Gary Sinise Foundation for Vidalia Onion season
LG Herndon Jr Farms is excited to announce their partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation for the 2022 Vidalia Onion...
U.S. online grocery sales grow 9% year-over-year in February
YOY analysis shows Pickup continues to capture the largest share of total online grocery sales at 47%, while Delivery captures...
Onion market softening as new crops start
Texas-grown onions are hitting the market as spring starts just in time as Northwest storage crops are running low on...
Pear Bureau announces staff appointments to industry boards
MILWAUKIE, Ore. – Pear Bureau Northwest BB #:162426 proudly announces staff appointments to two industry Boards. Kevin Moffitt, President and...
Peak of the Market welcomes two additions to Sales team
Peak of the Market BB #:116490 is proud to announce that Elizabeth Southby and Danielle Champagne have joined their team...
Bako Sweet adds color & flavor to Easter sweet potato displays
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. – Country Sweet Produce’s BB #:207680 Bako Sweet is giving shoppers what they want this Easter with brightly...
Frutura to acquire Uruguay citrus firm
REEDLEY, CA – Frutura has signed an agreement to acquire Uruguay-based Citrícola Salteña BB #:162122, a global supplier and marketer...
Chilean plum exports to U.S. rebound
A coordinated effort involving the entire supply chain from Chilean growers, authorities and their U.S counterparts has allowed the Chilean...
Farmstead partnership offers retailers e-commerce ‘Warehouse in a Box’ solution
BURLINGAME, Calif. and ATLANTA, March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Farmstead, the first online grocer to offer fresh, local fare...
GrubMarket acquires SunFed
SAN FRANCISCO, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Nogales, Arizona-based...
Chipotle tests robotic kitchen assistant
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill today announced its latest digital innovation, Chippy, an autonomous...
Avocados From Mexico celebrates Healthy Fats Day
DALLAS, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — In celebration of National Healthy Fats Day on March 21, Avocados From Mexico BB...
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