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Ag Census puts numbers to trends we see
The USDA’s agriculture census released this month quantified some trends we’ve been seeing for a few years. The Washington Post...
FDA updates Salmonella outbreak investigation, adds nearly 1,500 retail locations
In an effort to identify the source of the Salmonella Carrau tied to fresh-cut melon from Indianapolis-based Caito Foods, the...
Wegmans, Walmart join list of grocers promoting plastic reduction
Rochester, NY-based Wegmans Food Markets strengthened initiatives to reduce plastic in its stores and replace it with reusable bags, and...
Leafy greens marketing agreement adopts new, more stringent food safety practices
Today California leafy greens producers voted to strengthen mandatory food safety practices required on farms. The action is designed to...
Why Giant is filling produce “prescriptions”
“Let food be thy medicine” is truly ancient advice. That quote comes from Hippocrates, circa 400 B.C. The modern idea...
WIC changes, including fresh produce vouchers, helped lower child obesity
It was a long and hard battle for fresh produce advocates, but a new study suggests efforts to increase fruit...
PBH aims young for consumer movement
Produce for Better Health Foundation leaders promise the beginning of a new consumer movement at its annual meeting next week....
The No. 2 most wasted fruit at retail may surprise you, given its popularity
Considering the popularity of my post about the most wasted vegetables at retail, I thought it would be a good...
Attaining the “more’s” in your business
Who doesn’t want more? More money, hair (speaking personally), time off, success, happiness—you name it. One of the reasons we...
Regional grocers dominate annual Consumer Reports Best Grocery and Supermarkets list
With the exception of the overall winner, Monrovia, CA-based Trader Joe’s, the biggest players in this year’s Consumer Reports Best...
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...
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...
DelFresco Pure goes vertical with CubicFarm
MONTRÉAL—Vertical farms are all over the news as players want to cash in on consumer demand for local fresh produce,...
Ag Green New Deal is silly and ignorant
A coalition of more than 300 environmental and farming groups are urging Congress to adopt food and agriculture solutions for...
Florida, Mexico still have negotiating to do on tomato agreement
While it looks like we’re closer to an agreement between Mexico and Florida on changes to the 2013 Tomato Suspension...
New National Potato Council CEO outlines strategy
The National Potato Council’s new executive staff will be well known to its members. The current vice president of public...
Amazon “primed” for discounts…that haven’t delivered
Seattle-based Amazon launched another round of price investments and Amazon Prime discounts for its Whole Foods Market grocery banner, but...
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