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Sprouts Farmers Market recalls frozen cut leaf spinach and frozen organic cut leaf spinach 16oz. packages
Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563 of Phoenix, AZ is recalling Frozen Cut Leaf Spinach conventional and organic 16oz bags, manufactured...
SweeTango apple cooperative names executive director
PRESS RELEASE Next Big Thing Growers’ Cooperative announces Jennifer Parkhill to lead the organization as Executive Director effective June 2019....
Engage, or be doomed to repeat the cycle of outbreaks
AUSTIN, TX—The Center for Produce Safety’s 10th Annual Research Symposium kicked off with a record attendance on June 18, but a...
Chicago Fresh Forum
With new greenhouses in the area, is there more demand? Brian Holzkopf, Ruby Robinson Company, Inc. BB #:102013 It really...
Winco Foods, LLC. recalls frozen red raspberries because of possible health risk
WinCo Foods, LLC. Of Boise, ID is recalling Frozen Red Raspberries, 12 ounce bag, manufactured by Rader Farms of Bellingham,...
Frieda’s website revamp includes product locator tool
Los Alamitos, CA (June 2019) – Staying true to its mission of ‘inspiring new food experiences’ Frieda’s BB #:127169 has...
Florida Study echoes Georgia concerns about lack of protections under USMCA
An Economic Impact Analysis from the University of Florida warns of significant losses for the Florida fresh produce industry if...
India increases apple, almond tariffs to 70%
India, the world’s No. 1 almond importer, has increased tariffs on 28 American goods, including almonds and apples, 20% to...
Stop & Shop introduces same-day online pick-up at select stores
Quincy, MA – June 6, 2019 – Stop & Shop BB #:101396 today announced that it has launched same-day online pick-up...
IRI Consumer Connect survey finds younger millennials outspending older cohorts on food and beverage purchases
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Consumer confidence has been up and down in 2019. Despite a strong start to the year, confidence dimmed at...
Chicago wholesalers overcome obstacles
Chicago produce businesses have encountered a number of tough challenges over the past year, particularly inclement weather woes and freight...
Chicago’s unique retail landscape
From ongoing consolidation, store closures, and the rising popularity of online ordering, Chicago’s intensely competitive retail scene continues to undergo...
Pear industry elects new officers for 2019-20 season
On Thursday, May 30th, the pear industry elected new officers during their annual meeting in Portland, OR. With the full confidence...
Family businesses must be able to communicate
CHICAGO – All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way, wrote Leo Tolstoy in...
Vine Line Logistics Expands Midwest Footprint
PRESS RELEASE Vine Line Logistics has executed an agreement with 42 North Partners and Heeren Companies to pursue growth within...
Chicago diversity leads to success in specialties
Chicagoland’s population is also a major boon for the Chicago International Produce Market and its merchants, as well as receivers...
Plant-first caters to more than vegans
CHICAGO – When chefs think about plant-first menu items, they think about pleasing more than just vegan diners. Four Chicago-based...
In food media, don’t discount the power of print
CHICAGO—Print media is a world of declining revenue, dwindling resources, and smaller publications – with some exceptions. Food media is...
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