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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Foodservice: Turning to technology
Technology capabilities in foodservice were improved in myriad ways during the pandemic. “Technology developments in foodservice are really starting to...
Zespri partners with packaging recycling startup, Bower
Editor’s note: This press release has been recalled by the source.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Foodservice: New business models
During the pandemic, restaurants and other foodservice operators were forced into new ways of doing business, especially with ordering and...
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...
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...