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