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American business is relentlessly—often excessively—quantitative. If it can’t be measured, it might as well not exist. This foolish mentality has...
European packaging restriction will have consequences
North American produce companies that export to Europe face new regulations on packaging. The European Union updated its food packaging...
Western Growers releases video series on drought
IRVINE, CA (July 12, 2021) – In “No Water = No Crops,” a series of videos released today by Western...
USDA report shows California leads U.S. citrus production
The last USDA citrus report of the season sees a rise in orange production, led by California. USDA’s National Agricultural...
GrubMarket acquires farm management services company
SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — GrubMarket BB #:301166 today announced it has completed the acquisition of Pacific Farm...
7-Eleven expands mobile checkout to 3,000 stores
IRVING, Texas, July 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Check this out. No, really. 7-Eleven, Inc. BB #:105528 has expanded its new...
Natural Delights expands team with promotions and new hires
YUMA, AZ – Bard Valley Natural Delights BB #:163391 announces the expansion of its team with two new hires and...
SpartanNash to open first micro-fulfillment center
The 55,000-sq.-foot Micro-Fulfillment Center will support Fast Lane orders at 24 grocery stores in West Michigan GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–...
Suja Life announces acquisition by Paine Schwartz Partners
SAN DIEGO – Suja Life, BB #:363303 the California-based leader in cold-pressured, organic beverages announces today its acquisition by Paine...
Berry People’s Peruvian blueberries to start shipping in August
HOLLISTER, CA (July 14, 2021) — Once the North American blueberry season wanes, Peru’s long growing season, steady climate and...
AgroFresh announces global expansion of sustainability technology systems
PHILADELPHIA – AgroFresh Solutions, Inc., BB #:170948 a global AgTech innovator, today announced the expanded availability of Control-Tec sustainability technology...
FDA marks one year of smarter food safety new era
By Janet Woodcock, M.D., Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, and Frank Yiannas, Deputy Commissioner for Food Policy and Response...
Hass avocado retail sales reach record in Q1 2021
MISSION VIEJO, CA – Sales of Hass avocados kicked off the new year with four-year record highs through first quarter...
USHBC names new chair
Folsom, Calif. – Michigan blueberry grower Shelly Hartmann has been named chair of the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) BB...
The Evolution of Dining: Carryout and menu changes
After the initial shock of lockdowns at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic last spring, operators and their suppliers regrouped....
Albertsons faces lawsuit stemming from fatal truck crash and ELD violations
BOISE, Idaho, July 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The families of three Air Force service members killed in a 2018...
Water problems threaten California almond growers’ boom time
As California growers deal with drought conditions again, the booming almond industry fears limitations for non-market based reasons. Droughts are...
PBH updates toolkit ahead of National Fruits & Veggies Month
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 13, 2021 – The Produce for Better Health Foundation BB #:157162 is looking ahead to September...