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Applewood Fresh Growers announces new produce launch
Applewood Fresh Growers LLC is excited to announce its expansion to a company that not only offers delicious, quality apples...
Willie Itule Produce celebrates 40 years serving Arizona by looking to the future
Phoenix, Arizona — When Willie and Lynn Itule launched their produce distribution business on Tax Day 1979 they started with...
Albertsons joins Food Trust blockchain pilot, testing romaine traceability
ARMONK, N.Y. and BOISE, Idaho, April 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, is joining...
On the road: Giant Heirloom Market
PHILADELPHIA—The next stop on my DIY Retail Tour following the PMA Fresh Connections Retail conference is a brand new banner...
Food Freshness Card wins 2019 Gold Edison Award in Food Tech Solutions
NEW YORK, April 8, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Natures Natural Solutions has announced that the Food Freshness Card has won the Gold Medal in...
Shelf life wizardry & magic PLU stickers
To what end will we go to extend shelf life? Over the years I’ve been in this business, I’ve seen...
Caito Foods recalls fresh-cut melon packs in Salmonella outbreak
Caito Foods LLC, Indianapolis, IN, has recalled fresh-cut melon products because of potential Salmonella contamination. The Food and Drug Administration,...
On the Road: Sprouts Farmers Market, Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA—Even if you’ve seen 100 Sprouts Farmers Market stores, you still need to see the one in Philadelphia. I walked...
Canadian importers adjust to new food safety laws
More stringent food safety protocols are incurring more cost as well, as both Canada and the United States institute new...
Foods that feed the Microbiata
Eating foods rich in probiotics adds good bacteria to your system. Adding probiotics to one’s diet alone, however, won’t help...
Campbell sells Bolthouse Farms, ends fresh division
Campbell Soup Co. will sell its Bolthouse Farms division to a private equity group led by former CEO Jeff Dunn....
Pacific Trellis Fruit ‘delivers’ for upcoming Mexican Grapes season
For the 2019 grape season, Mexico estimates exports to be up 34% over 2018. “Pacific Trellis Fruit has been among...
Canadian consumers pay attention to growing methods
Though demand for organic produce is not consistent in all markets, it is nonetheless a prominent trend, as Canadian consumers...
Microbiata: food diversity is good
The community of microbes that live together in our gut is a complex ecosystem collectively known as the microbiota. Knowledge...
Steadier onion market this spring, summer after chaotic start
After a volatile early spring with price spikes and supply gaps, onion buyers should expect an orderly spring and summer,...
Innovation Showcase Finalists for Viva Fresh
PRESS RELEASE Mission, Texas: April 11, 2019 The second annual Viva Fresh Innovation Showcase is proud to announce the 22...
Taylor Farms acquires Earthbound Farm
Just a few weeks after another big merger in America’s Salad Bowl, Taylor Farms has acquired Earthbound Farm. Taylor Farms...
Stop & Shop workers walk off the job
After the current contract expired in late February, and labor negotiations stalled without a resolution, more than 31,000 Stop &...