United Fresh supports introduction of Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 21, 2021) – Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) introduced the Fresh Produce Procurement Reform Act – legislation...

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Dole launches malnutrition label campaign to highlight food waste and insecurity

WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — A consumer pulse survey released today by the Dole Sunshine Company BB...

4 years ago 6 minute read

StePac launches recyclable top seal solution

Tefen, Israel – Fresh produce packaging innovators, StePac Ltd. has expanded its range of top seals with new solutions to...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Giant Food offers free midweek delivery, reduces online order minimums

LANDOVER, Md., Sept. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Giant Food BB #:103652, the leading greater Washington D.C. regional grocery chain, today...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Biologicals: Include them in your production arsenal

Without giving too much away, I remember the “not your father’s Oldsmobile” commercials that General Motors used to demonstrate how...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Ag-tech startup Iron Ox closes $53MM investment round

SAN CARLOS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Iron Ox announced today that it has closed a $53 million “Series C” funding round, led by...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Foodshed.io helps Schnucks to its biggest local produce season

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21, 2021 – Schnuck Markets, Inc., BB #:105541 in partnership with Foodshed.io, is celebrating its most expansive...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Stemilt kicks off organic season with Artisan Organics Honeycrisps

WENATCHEE, Wash. – Stemilt’s World Famous Honeycrisp apples consumers across the globe have come to know and love are back...

4 years ago 4 minute read

FDACS marketing division receives FFVA honors

MAITLAND, Fla. – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) BB #:153753 has honored the Florida Department of Agriculture and...

4 years ago 2 minute read

The offshoring of American agriculture

You can tell the year you’re in by the catchwords that are being thrown around. One example from this year...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Know the types of shoppers who buy produce online

Retailers know they will have more success the better they know their customers. When it comes to online grocery, it’s...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Fortune Growers, Mexican Government partner to help small growers

Fortune Growers BB #:192013 is a vertically integrated international company, which grows its produce in Mexico. It currently has a...

4 years ago 5 minute read

EFI names Marketing Advisory Council

WASHINGTON – Equitable Food Initiative, the workforce development and certification organization that partners with growers, farmworkers, retailers and consumer groups,...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Subway credits brand refresh for summer sales surge

MILFORD, Conn., Sept. 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Subway fan brand love is stronger than ever following the launch of Eat...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Advanced Farm Technologies raises $25MM investment

DAVIS, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Advanced Farm Technologies, Inc., developers of robotic technology for farmers, announced today it has completed a Series B...

4 years ago 4 minute read

G&R Farms hires Operations Manager

Glennville, GA – G&R Farms BB #:114342 is proud to welcome new hire Jon Ellis, who will be serving in...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Giumarra expands citrus program with new California volume

LOS ANGELES – Sep. 21, 2021 – The Giumarra Companies BB #:113366 announces the expansion of its domestic citrus program...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Fiber-based packaging stands out at OPS

MONTEREY, CA—When I walk a trade show floor, I’m looking for a few things, most notably trends and new products....

4 years ago 2 minute read

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