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ZAG Technical Services to offer free Cyber Insights Reports at Global Show

San Jose, Calif. (Sept. 19, 2024) – ZAG Technical Services BB #:365534, a leader in IT and cybersecurity services for...

7 months ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – September 20, 2024

Pamela noticed a trend this week in news releases: more investment, expansion, and innovation announcements than usual. And Greg says...

7 months ago 1 minute read

IFPA CEO previews State of the Industry keynote at Global Show

September 17, 2024 Washington, DC – “The produce and floral communities are facing challenges and transformation from all fronts,” said...

7 months ago 2 minute read

Remembering Idaho-Oregon leader Larry Link

This obituary was published by Argus Observer from Sep. 16 to Sep. 21, 2024. Lawrence “Larry” E. Link November 17,...

7 months ago 4 minute read

Focus on Foodservice: Ingredients and Menus

Restaurant operators globally have returned to menu innovation, according to Technomic, with the average chain worldwide introducing 19 new or...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Stemilt debuts new pear packing line

September 18, 2024 WENATCHEE, Wash. – Equipped with double the defect sorters and pear-protecting specifications, Stemilt’s BB #:113654 new automated...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Highline Mushrooms unveils new stuffed mushrooms

September 18, 2024 Leamington, Ontario – Highline Mushrooms, a leader in mushroom innovation and sustainability, is thrilled to announce the...

7 months ago 3 minute read

Darden and Uber partner for on-demand delivery, starting with Olive Garden

ORLANDO, Fla. and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Darden Restaurants, Inc., BB #:111525 and Uber Technologies, Inc. have...

7 months ago 3 minute read

DAT: Truckload volumes and rates diverge in August

BEAVERTON, Ore., Sept. 18, 2024 — Truckload freight volumes and rates continued on divergent paths in August, with shipments rising and...

7 months ago 4 minute read

Warehouse robot innovator secures new funding

PETAH TIKVA, Israel, Sept. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Pickommerce, a warehouse automation innovator, announced today it has secured $3.4 million in funding to advance the development,...

7 months ago 7 minute read

Focus on Foodservice: Operator Issues

The foodservice industry expects to employ 15.7 million people in 2024—a record, according to the National Restaurant Association. Still, 45...

7 months ago 5 minute read

Blue Diamond Growers partner with Divert, Inc. on processing almond byproducts

September 17, 2024 WEST CONCORD, Mass. & SACRAMENTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Divert, Inc., an impact technology company on a mission to Protect...

7 months ago 5 minute read

BrightFarms opens Chicago-area greenhouse hub

IRVINGTON, N.Y., Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BrightFarms BB #:344991, a national leader in the indoor farming industry, today announced the opening of...

7 months ago 5 minute read

Washington, Oregon pear crop estimate down 31 percent

MILWAUKIE, OREGON – With harvest underway throughout the four growing regions, Pear Bureau Northwest (PBNW) announces the first estimate of...

7 months ago 5 minute read

FFVA names new board chair, vice chair

MAITLAND, Fla. (Sept. 17, 2024) – The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 has named Steven Callaham, chief executive officer...

7 months ago 1 minute read

Avocados From Mexico picks Pati Jinich as culinary ambassador

DALLAS, Sept. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Award-winning television host, cookbook author…and now Avocado Culinary Ambassador! Chef Pati Jinich, star of “Pati’s Mexican Table,” is...

7 months ago 6 minute read

Blue Book Trading Alert: Impersonation fraud rising

Blue Book has received reports of unauthorized individuals impersonating buyer companies to purchase product. These impersonators have initiated communication via...

7 months ago 1 minute read

Focus on Foodservice: Consumer Reactions

The Technomic/IFPA report concluded that most consumers initially didn’t seem to mind higher menu prices, additional fees, lower portion sizes,...

7 months ago 3 minute read

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