United Fresh critical of USDA’s food box cancelation

Statement by United Fresh BB #:145458 on USDA’s Decision to End The Food Box Program On behalf of the millions...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Square Roots harvesting from new Michigan greenhouse

Square Roots is expanding fast—deploying its latest indoor farm in Michigan in just three months. To meet rapidly increasing demand...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Exploring H-E-B: Market Share and Banners

When it comes to market share, H. E. Butt Grocery Company BB #:106490 dominates in 11 South and Central Texas...

4 years ago 4 minute read

CPMA panel: Pandemic forces global supply chain changes

Much like consumers, produce companies around the globe will be more cautious and more focused on local than before the...

4 years ago 2 minute read

USDA confirms end to Trump food boxes

The Biden administration hinted that the Farmers to Families Food Box program may end, and USDA confirmed it. It was...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Walmart to require IPM from all produce suppliers to protect pollinators

April 13, 2021 Bentonville, AR — Walmart BB #:143789 announced a landmark pollinator health policy today, the most far reaching...

4 years ago 4 minute read

PMA hosts workshop: Growing a Healthier World Challenge

Newark, De. – Produce Marketing Association (PMA) BB #:153708 will hold an executive workshop on April 19 to mobilize the...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Dollar General to hire up to 20,000 across supply chain

Dollar General BB #:172794 is planning to hire up to 20,000 new employees this spring and will host in-person and...

4 years ago 6 minute read

Magic Sun expands product line and sales staff

Richmond, VA – Magic Sun, a leading hydroponic grower in Mexico, is seeing continued growth and demand in its original...

4 years ago 3 minute read

California Giant releases new foodservice edition of The Buzz

WATSONVILLE, CA  – California Giant Berry Farms BB #:121061 elevates their investment to the foodservice industry by introducing a new...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Report shows organic fresh produce sales grow 9% in Q1 2021

Monterey, CA (April 14, 2021) — Total organic fresh produce sales for the first quarter of 2021 saw a continuation...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Cosmic Crisp and the ‘feel-like’ factor

Most foods are manufactured and therefore standardized products. If I try a new snack or energy drink and (as often...

4 years ago 5 minute read

Exploring H-E-B: A Lone Star standout

Regional retailer H-E-B, BB #:106490 founded in Kerrville, TX in 1905 as the C.C. Butt Grocery Store, has grown into...

4 years ago 3 minute read

USDA to start produce box program

The USDA plans to purchase fresh produce for a produce box program to run through food banks. It will be...

4 years ago 6 minute read

SpartanNash names supply chain officer

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– SpartanNash BB #:104892 announced today that David Petko has joined the company as Senior Vice President...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Zespri launches SunGold Kiwi marketing campaign

ORANGE COUNTY, CA – Retailers can plan for another successful season with the leader in kiwifruit as Zespri BB #:141270...

4 years ago 4 minute read

Hazel Technologies closes $70MM in financing

CHICAGO, April 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Hazel Technologies, Inc., a USDA-funded agricultural technology company delivering new solutions to combat food...

4 years ago 7 minute read

Wegmans, Target, Nugget, Publix make 2021 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For

Wegmans BB #:104173 must be doing something right. The Rochester, NY-based company is celebrating its 24th year on the Fortune...

4 years ago 1 minute read

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