local produce

Foodshed.io partners with Kroger on local Georgia citrus program

THOMASVILLE, Georgia, Jan. 8, 2025 – Foodshed.io, in partnership with The Kroger Company BB #:100073, has worked together to launch...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Schnucks partners with Foodshed.io to offer local produce

ST. LOUIS, MO October 30, 2023 — Foodshed.io, a cutting-edge mobile marketing app and logistics platform connecting small and medium-sized...

1 year ago 4 minute read

New project pilots produce prescriptions

Talk about produce prescriptions is widespread in the industry at present, based on hopes that they will help Americans’ embarrassing...

1 year ago 2 minute read

Peirone’s ‘Taste Local’ connects growers and consumers

WENATCHEE, Wash. – As a part of its Taste Local campaign, Peirone BB #:113475 unveiled a new truck trailer featuring...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Giant Food announces return of summer local produce boxes

Available all summer long through Giant Delivers, the Local Produce Boxes will feature an expanded variety of fresh, seasonal produce...

2 years ago 3 minute read

OPMA study shows local produce more resistant to inflation

Toronto, ON – March 3, 2023 – In a recent study Numerator conducted for the Ontario Produce Marketing Association BB...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Sprouts doubles local produce, focuses on smaller-format stores 

Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market BB #:168563 is downsizing its square footage, while focusing on more local and unique options in...

2 years ago 3 minute read

iTradeNetwork partners with Big Wheelbarrow to bring more local food to retail

BUFFALO, N.Y. – iTradeNetwork, BB #:164437 the leading global provider of end-to-end supply chain management and intelligence solutions for the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Giant Food debuts new campaign focused on local impact

The campaign was filmed and produced using local businesses and a workforce that was over 85% from the DMV region...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Stop & Shop kicks off Local Produce for Locals in Need program

QUINCY, Mass., Aug. 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Summer can be the hungriest time of year for many families with...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Giant Food launches local produce boxes

LANDOVER, Md., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Giant Food BB #:103652, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional grocery chain, today...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Kroger launches digital farmers market to deliver local products

ATLANTA, June 2, 2022 – The Kroger Co. BB #:100073, America’s largest grocery retailer, today launched a digital farmers market...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Microgreen Directory helps consumers find local produce

SALT LAKE CITY, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Microgreen Directory is a new website recently launched in February 2022. The...

3 years ago 2 minute read

USDA signs local food purchase agreement with Connecticut

WASHINGTON, April 20, 2022 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed...

3 years ago 6 minute read

USDA offers new insurance program for small local growers

WASHINGTON, Oct 6, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is rolling out a new insurance option specifically for...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Foodshed.io helps Schnucks to its biggest local produce season

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 21, 2021 – Schnuck Markets, Inc., BB #:105541 in partnership with Foodshed.io, is celebrating its most expansive...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Giant Food launches local produce box

LANDOVER, Md., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Giant Food BB #:101106, the leading greater Washington, D.C. regional food retailer, today...

4 years ago 3 minute read

VetaNova acquires 157-acre Colorado greenhouse complex

AVONDALE, Colorado, June 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VetaNova, Inc. announced today it has acquired 157 acres greenhouse complex, which...

4 years ago 1 minute read
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