Walmart lowers profit outlook for Q2 and FY23

July 25, 2022 BENTONVILLE, Ark.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Walmart Inc. BB #:143789 provided a business update today and revised its outlook for profit...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Lipman Family Farms buys 75-acre greenhouse in Mexico

IMMOKALEE, Fl. (July 26, 2022) – With the goal of being North America’s largest integrated network of growers, value-added partners,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Akorn Technology receives investment for shelf-life extension products

CASABLANCA, Morocco, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, UM6P Ventures announces its investment in Akorn Technology, an innovator in...

3 years ago 3 minute read

An ode to tradeshows

After a two-year hiatus, trade shows are back. Attending a show is akin to going to your high school reunion—you...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USDA lifts PACA reparation sanctions on NJ business

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that Miami Growers Inc. BB #:153049 satisfied a...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Foodservice: Turning to technology

Technology capabilities in foodservice were improved in myriad ways during the pandemic. “Technology developments in foodservice are really starting to...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Zespri partners with packaging recycling startup, Bower

Editor’s note: This press release has been recalled by the source. 

3 years ago 1 minute read

ProduceIQ: Industry prices soften, still 18% higher than next highest

  Let’s just say it would be quicker to write the list of produce commodities not nearing their record high...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Albertsons accepts EBT payments online for SNAP benefits

BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 today announced that it has deployed a new online service for Electronic Benefits...

3 years ago 4 minute read

USDA awards more than $70MM in grants for local, Farm to School programs

Washington, D.C., July 25, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding more than $10...

3 years ago 4 minute read

EBT SNAP now accepted online via the Instacart platform in 10 more states

SAN FRANCISCO – Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, today announced that Electronic Benefits Transfer and Supplemental...

3 years ago 9 minute read

Greenyard/ SealdSweet to market Jalisco avocados

Greenyard USA/SealdSweet is excited to reveal the latest in their ever-growing line-up of fresh fruits and vegetables. Avocados from the...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Yo Quiero! launches new line of avocado cream cheese dips

RHOME, Texas – As part of a highly anticipated national launch, ¡Yo Quiero! has released their first-of-its-kind line of avocado...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Port of Oakland reopens

The Port of Oakland reopened for business as usual on Monday, July 25. Independent truckers have ended a week-long protest...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Tomato Taste Test – Hiiros vs. Sugar Bombs

DALLAS, TX — I always leave produce shows with bags of interesting things to sample. This time I brought back...

3 years ago 1 minute read

Foodservice: New business models

During the pandemic, restaurants and other foodservice operators were forced into new ways of doing business, especially with ordering and...

3 years ago 4 minute read

LGS Specialty Sales begins sourcing avocados from Jalisco, Mexico

NEW ROCHELLE, NY – LGS Specialty Sales, BB #:138665 a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, will begin...

3 years ago 2 minute read

OGVG executive director to retire

LEAMINGTON, ON – The Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG) today announces that our Executive Director/GM Joe Sbrocchi will be retiring...

3 years ago 2 minute read

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