T&T Supermarket expands to Montréal

MONTRÉAL, Dec. 15, 2022 /CNW/ – The first T&T Supermarket BB #:165666 store in Montréal opened its doors in the borough of Saint-Laurent....

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Faced with Nasdaq delisting, Kalera shareholders approve reverse stock split

Orlando, Florida, Dec. 23, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kalera Public Limited Company (“Kalera” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: KAL), a vertical farming...

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USDA’s Pesticide program reports safety level of 99% – what does that mean?

USDA’s Pesticide Data Program has just released its report for calendar year 2021. The PDP surveys pesticide residues in food...

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Ecommerce Update: Fresh sales

Early in the pandemic, ecommerce sales focused on canned and packaged foods along with long-lasting pantry vegetables like onions and...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Blue Book’s Doug Nelson educates on Freight 360 podcast

Blue Book’s Vice President of Trading Assistance Doug Nelson joined Freight 360’s Nate Cross andBenjamin Kowalski on their podcast to...

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Peru’s drought puts 30% of Hass avocados at risk

Recent growth in the Peruvian avocado supply has been possible in part due to farmers from the high Andean mountains...

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Week in Review December 22, 2022

Greg and Pamela lament the lack of progress on labor reform from Congress this week, but there’s plenty to celebrate...

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UNFI names new president of fresh

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Natural Foods, Inc. BB #:158953 announced that Ron Selders has been named president of fresh where he...

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Stemilt celebrates a decade of giving gifts for foster children

WENATCHEE, Wash – One of Stemilt’s BB #:113654 favorite days of the year is the day each present donated by...

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USDA releases 2021 Pesticide Data Program annual summary

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today published the 2021 Pesticide Data Program (PDP) Annual...

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Romaine quality problems continue in the desert

Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 released this desert lettuce crop update December 21, 2022: The Arizona/California desert growing region has experienced...

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America’s heartland: fast-food nation

When I think of the cuisine of America’s heartland, I think of an old-time home-cooked meal: pot roast or chicken,...

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USApple criticizes Congress for lack of action on ag labor

Statement by Jim Bair, President & CEO of U.S. Apple Association BB #:145473, December 22, 2022: “This week the Senate...

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IFPA reacts to appointment of USDA Secretary

Newark, DE. and Washington, D.C. – The International Fresh Produce Association BB #:378962 welcomes the U.S. Senate confirmation of the...

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Oppy Transport looks back on 30-year long haul

Vigorous expansion plans continue to roll out across the U.S. and Canada NEWARK, Del. — The third-party logistics arm of...

2 years ago 3 minute read

A holiday wish list for retail

With the holidays fast approaching, I thought I would offer my Christmas Wish List for the produce industry. At the...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Ecommerce Update: Where are we today?

Covid, that major disruptor, gave a shot in the arm to online grocery sales. Various consumer surveys show that approximately...

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Industry icon Jan DeLyser to retire

California Avocado Commission actively seeking new vice president of marketing IRVINE, Calif. – Produce industry maven Jan DeLyser announced her...

2 years ago 5 minute read

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