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Cali Commerce: Setting Trends
Sunshine, beaches, mountains, valleys—the Golden State is a land of plenty, but its beauty belies a number of mounting challenges. “California...
Schnuck Markets Announces Executive Changes
Company Press Release Media Contact: Lori Willis, Director of Communications, 314-994-4602, lwillis@schnucks.com Todd Schnuck Rises to Chairman and CEO of...
Walmart Reports FY 15 Q3 EPS of $1.15; Walmart U.S. Delivers Positive Comp Sales
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter ended October 31, 2014. Consolidated net sales for the third...
Ahold Q3 2014 Results
At constant exchange rates, third quarter sales of €367 million were 18.7% higher than last year, driven by the inclusion...
Target Announces Upcoming Store Closures
Company Press Release MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 4, 2014) — Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) today announces that it will close 11 locations...
The Golub Corporation Unveils New Banner and Ambitious Plan to Convert Current Fleet of Stores
The Golub Corporation unveiled a new banner for its stores – Market 32 – and promised the new brand would...
Smart & Final Stores, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2014 Results
Net sales were $1,131.8 million, a 10.8% increase as compared to $1,021.4 million in the same period of 2013. Net...
Higher Learning
California’s leading universities offer world-class academic programs in agriculture. These evolving programs not only reflect the challenges and opportunities of...
SunOpta Announces Third Quarter 2014 Results
Record revenues of $990.4 million, an increase of 11.4% on a consolidated basis, and 13.3% within SunOpta Foods, after excluding...
Fresh Del Monte Produce Announces Commencement of Modified Dutch Auction Tender Offer for up to $175.0 Million in Value of Its Outstanding Ordinary Shares
Company Press Release CORAL GABLES, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Nov. 3, 2014– Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. (NYSE: FDP) (the “Company”) announced today...
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Acquires Assets of Nature’s Pantry and Will Begin Operations in Independence, Missouri
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage Acquires Assets of Nature's Pantry and Will Begin Operations in Independence, Missouri Nov 7, 2014
USDA Files Action Against Bissett Produce Company Inc. in North Carolina for PACA Violations
USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 227-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2014 – The U.S. Department...
WhiteWave Foods Reports Record Third Quarter 2014 Results
Organic Net Sales Increased 12%, Excluding Results of Earthbound; Total Net Sales Increased 34% to $857 Million. Adjusted Operating Income...
USDA Restricts PACA Violators in New York, Virginia, and California from Operating in the Produce Industry
USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 229-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2014 – The U.S. Department...
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. Reports 2014 Third Quarter Results
Since the beginning of the year, Berkshire’s shareholders’ equity has increased $15.6 billion and book value per Class A equivalent...
Fairway Group Holdings Corp. Reports Second Quarter Results
Net sales were $179.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2016 compared to $194.0 million for the second quarter...
Sourcing Locally
This Blueprints edition’s Midwest spotlight, “Midwest Road Trip,” talks about the abundance and diversity of fruits and vegetables that can...
Matson, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2014 Diluted EPS Of $0.50
For the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, Matson reported net income of $43.0 million, or $1.00 per diluted share...
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