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Kitchen United MIX opens inside Dallas Kroger
DALLAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dallasites have a brand new option for high quality, convenient meals on the go...
New federal food agency proposed in Congress
Hey! Maybe I’ll get my wish after all! In a column last month, I suggested detaching food safety regulation from...
Taylor Farms receives certification for zero waste efforts in Mexico
Today we’re excited to announce that our Taylor Farms’ BB #:154001 Guanajuato, MX facility has received TRUE Platinum certification from...
Mexican avocados from Jalisco allowed into U.S.
The U.S. government, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture-APHIS, authorizes the entry of the Mexican avocados from Jalisco, as reported...
UK-based retailer removes best by dates on produce to reduce food waste
Best before dates will be removed from over 300 lines of fruit and vegetables across stores, following successful trial Move...
Data shows mushrooms offer value as inflation rises
Avondale, PA — In the second quarter of 2022, inflation dominated the performance headlines for the produce department for total...
Another Salinas heat wave approaching
From Markon Cooperative BB #:123315 July 14, 2022 — After a short respite from high temperatures, the Salinas Valley will...
Natural Grocers plans nationwide hiring push, increased wages at all locations
LAKEWOOD, Colo., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Natural Grocers BB #:188775, the leading family-operated organic and natural grocery retailer in...
Attendee engagement high at Organic Produce Summit
MONTEREY, CA—The Roarin’ 20s continue in the trade show world with record attendance for the Organic Produce Summit July 13-14....
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – July 15, 2022
Pamela and Greg discuss how organic produce is doing in a struggling economy, as she checks in from a busy...
The future crop symbiosis between the U.S. and Mexico
It’s starting to look like a glitch in the Matrix. Yet again, agricultural leaders are calling upon Congress to adopt...
Peruvian vegetable exports decrease by 3%
Most people expected the growth of Peruvian vegetable exports to continue this year. However, from January to May 2022, vegetable...
OpenTable names 100 best restaurants for outdoor dining for 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Outdoor dining is heating up, and this year, diners will find more patios...
Pace International offers OMRI-approved fungicide for U.S. organic use
WAPATO, Wash. – Pace International, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, announced...
Goldenberry Farms starts its Ramboos season
MIAMI, FL – Goldenberry Farms has unveiled its new RAMBOOS branded product line, offering a kid-friendly introduction to the world...
Inflation hits four-decade high of 9.1% in June 2022
July 13, 2022 — The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 1.3 percent in June on a...
AFM’s AvoEats expands avocados in sports venues
DALLAS – Avocados From Mexico (AFM) BB #:371130, the number one selling brand of avocados in the United States, not...
Canadian CEA firm raises $17.5MM for expansion
OTTAWA, Ontario–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Fieldless Farms, a modern food and Controlled Environment Agriculture company that launched in 2019, announced a Series...