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Canada’s Food Price Report 2022 predicts a 5-7% increase in costs

HALIFAX, NS, Dec. 9, 2021 Food prices in Canada are going up — again. Canada’s Food Price Report 2022 forecasts...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Fifth Wheel Freight partners with Loadsure to increase capacity, reduce liability

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – An innovative partnership has evolved for Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) BB #:344357, bringing industry-leading service to...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Dream Harvest secures $50MM to significantly scale production

HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dream Harvest Farming Company, a Houston-based vertical farming pioneer founded in 2015 to combat the increasing problem of food...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Fresh Del Monte debuts Goodvocado Avocado packs

Coral Gables, FL (December 6, 2021) – Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A., Inc., BB #:111187 one of North America’s leading...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Arizona and California LGMA programs meet and exceed FDA’s proposed water rule

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 6, 2021 — On December 2, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Deloitte: Restaurant takeout, delivery booming as industry evolves

Key takeaways Almost two-thirds (64%) of consumers do not plan to return to their pre-pandemic habits of dining in restaurants...

3 years ago 8 minute read

Impossible burger leads Grubhub’s 2021 food trends

CHICAGO, Dec. 8, 2021  — The end of the year is near, but before we say goodbye to 2021, we’re...

3 years ago 9 minute read

Moxxy adds Project Manager to lead marketing initiatives

Salinas, CA — Moxxy, an award-winning, full-service branding and marketing agency specializing in fresh food and agriculture-related businesses, has hired...

3 years ago 3 minute read

USHBC and NABC welcome new VP of Engagement and Education

FOLSOM, Calif. — The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) and North American Blueberry Council (NABC) BB #:162393 have appointed Amanda...

3 years ago 3 minute read

New FDA water guidelines focus on ‘systems-based assessments’

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft of its long-awaited revised guidelines “for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing,...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Future Crops brings vertical farming closer to the land

The Hague/Tel Aviv – The challenges posed by urbanization and the gradual dwindling of arable land is driving more farming...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Gotham Greens opens new West Coast greenhouse

The indoor farming brand’s newest greenhouse brings accelerated growth and ambitious sustainability goals DAVIS, Calif. – Indoor farming pioneer Gotham...

3 years ago 6 minute read

Del Monte Fresh delivers melons nationwide amidst supply chain issues

Miami, FL – Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., BB #:111187 one of the world’s leading vertically integrated producers, distributors and...

3 years ago 5 minute read

Ocean Mist Farms adds to sales staff

CASTROVILLE, CA (February 6, 2020) – Ocean Mist Farms BB #:111742 is pleased to announce the hire of Tom Botelho...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Organic Grower Summit event serves organic community

Monterey, CA – From ag technology presentations to continuing education classes for crop specialists to a dynamic keynote session featuring...

3 years ago 8 minute read

Knight-Swift expands LTL footprint with acquisition of Midwest carrier

PHOENIX–(BUSINESS WIRE)–On Monday, December 6, 2021, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc., BB #:343458 through one of its wholly owned subsidiaries, acquired...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Stemilt says January is perfect time to promote Lil Snappers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 6, 2021 WENATCHEE, Wash. – New year’s resolutions are on everyone’s mind this time of year...

3 years ago 4 minute read

California Giant reveals new label, consumer website

WATSONVILLE, CA – DEC 6, 2021 – California Giant Berry Farms, BB #:121061 a leader in fresh sustainable berries, today...

3 years ago 4 minute read

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