Walmart pilots Agritask to enhance produce-sourcing decisions

BENTONVILLE, Ark. and TEL AVIV, Israel, June 20, 2024 — Walmart BB #:143789, the world’s leading omnichannel retailer, today announced a...

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Certifications & Compliance: What’s to Come

As the produce industry and consumer choices evolve, the most important certifications may not exist yet. Regionally specific certifications may...

10 months ago 4 minute read

DAT Truckload Volume Index: Spot rates gained in May on robust volumes

BEAVERTON, OR, June 18, 2024 — Spot truckload rates bounced higher in May as shippers sought capacity to move greater...

10 months ago 4 minute read

CMI Orchards now offers Skylar Rae cherries

June 18th, 2024 Wenatchee, WA: Skylar Rae cherries are back! Harvest is in full swing, bringing the highly anticipated sweet,...

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Migrant farm workers at Highline Mushrooms join union

ABBOTSFORD, British Columbia, June 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — 150 migrant agricultural workers at the four Highline Mushrooms factory farms...

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Loblaw opens 16 new Maxi, No Frills discount locations

BRAMPTON, ON, June 19, 2024 /CNW/ – With the recent opening of its 16th new location this year, a unique...

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Changing shopping trends presents opportunity for fresh produce marketers 

Pandemic and generational inflation has caused American grocery shoppers to change their behaviors.   This represents a great opportunity for the...

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Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida name display contest winners

MAITLAND, FL June 18, 2024 – Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida BB #:162602 are thrilled to announce the winners...

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Canada reviews Temporary Foreign Worker priorities

TORONTO, June 12, 2024 /CNW/ – As Ottawa is looking to overhaul its Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) program, most agri-businesses (59%) say...

10 months ago 4 minute read

Waabi raises $200MM to launch driverless trucks in 2025

TORONTO, June 18, 2024 — Waabi, a company pioneering generative AI for the physical world, today announced it has raised...

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Certifications & Compliance: Consumer Choices

The third major sector of certification and compliance is driven largely by consumer preferences. These so-called “lifestyle” certifications reflect consumers’...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Save A Lot partners with Uber Eats

SAN FRANCISCO, June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Uber Technologies, Inc. announced the start of a new partnership with St....

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IFPA Foodservice Conference to bring more than 1,000 buyers

June 17, 2024 — More than 1,000 top foodservice buyers attend The Foodservice Conference to find new products, menu ideas,...

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USDA halts Michoacán avocado, mango inspections due to ‘security concerns’  

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reportedly suspended avocado and mango inspections “until further notice,” due to “security concerns.”   While the...

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Divine Flavor to extend grape program into California

Nogales, AZ – June 18, 2024 – Grape grower-shipper, Divine Flavor BB #:204689, in collaboration with Niabell Farms, announced they...

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Driscoll’s celebrates Strawberry Moon with Instacart giveaway

This Friday, June 21st will welcome the rare Strawberry Moon to skies across the country, a once-in-a-generation occurrence. And for...

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Titan Farms partners with CarbonCents to pioneer carbon footprint reduction

Ridge Spring, SC., June 18, 2024 – Titan Farms BB #:175538, a leading agricultural enterprise, has announced a strategic partnership...

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Watermelon Retail Merchandising Contest now open for entries

WINTER SPRINGS, FL – June 17, 2024 – The National Watermelon Promotion Board BB #:153670 is excited to announce the...

11 months ago 4 minute read

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