Groceryshop 2019 – Hot Topic: CBD-Infused Products and the Food Industry

LAS VEGAS—There’s plenty of confusion when it comes to cannabis, hemp, and CBD or cannabidiol.  Today CBD-infused products, which do...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Driver shortage bad and getting worse

We’re a long way from Smokey and the Bandit—42 years to be exact. The American Trucking Associations estimates a shortage...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Kroger to offer Apeel avocados nationwide

CINCINNATI AND SANTA BARBARA, CA (September 18, 2019) — The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, and Apeel...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Produce is a winner in nutrition politics

WASHINGTON, DC — Of the three issues the fresh produce industry hopes to persuade Congress members on this week in...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet to offer year-round avocados via Valvilla Produce

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 17th, 2019 Vero Beach, FL —Greenyard USA/Seald Sweet BB #:161579 has announced a long-term strategic partnership...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Perdue says Trump is a farmer’s best friend

WASHINGTON, DC – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reminded the fresh produce industry, he and his boss represent farmers. Perdue gave...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Wish Farms breaks ground on new HQ

PRESS RELEASE: Plant City, FL (September 17, 2019) – International grower and year-round marketer of strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries,...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Groceryshop 2019 – The Intelligent Store

Groceryshop 2019 – The Intelligent Store:  LAS VEGAS—The grocery store of the future is already here, at least in part. Retail...

6 years ago 2 minute read

Pumpkin harvest heats up in California

PRESS RELEASE: MANTECA, CA (September 17, 2019) – With temperatures still in the 90’s it may be a little early...

6 years ago 2 minute read

SweeTango targets podcasts for fall advertising

PRESS RELEASE: MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – September 18, 2019 – SweeTango® apples will be in the spotlight on top-ranked podcasts this fall...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Panera Bread launches new category of Warm Grain Bowls

PRESS RELEASE: ST. LOUIS, Sept. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Just in time for fall, Panera is launching hearty, warm Grain...

6 years ago 7 minute read

Should retailers be worried about slower organic produce growth?

AUSTIN, TX—I had a chance to chat with Anne-Marie Roerink of 210 Analytics, the author of the Power of Produce...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Making the best of the driver shortage

The driver shortage in produce transportation hasn’t hit its breaking point. If it had, produce loads would be left in...

6 years ago 1 minute read

Listening is lobbying

WASHINGTON, DC – As the produce industry begins its largest collective federal lobbying effort September 17-18 as part of the...

6 years ago 3 minute read

Fresh Express® introduces new Gourmet Kits Salad Bowls

PRESS RELEASE: ORLANDO, Fla., Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Fresh Express®, BB #:115030 the leading brand in packaged salads, is launching new Gourmet...

6 years ago 5 minute read

C.H. Robinson plans to invest $1 billion in technology over the next five years

PRESS RELEASE: EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. (Sept. 17, 2019) — C.H. Robinson BB #:100586 President and CEO Bob Biesterfeld today announced the...

6 years ago 6 minute read

Avocados From Mexico opens fresh avocado-centric concession stands at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens

PRESS RELEASE: MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., Sept. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Avocados From Mexico (AFM) brand has announced its new “avocado-centric” concessions officially coming...

6 years ago 4 minute read

Rainier Fruit brings back Pears for Pairs promotion

PRESS RELEASE: Selah, WA; September 17, 2019: On the “heels” of last year’s success, Rainier Fruit BB #:113453 today announced...

6 years ago 4 minute read

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