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Retail
Giant Co. to Expand in Pennsylvania With Acquisition of Local Grocers
The company has reached an agreement to purchase Everett Foodliner and Saxton Market from the Appleby family, with plans to remodel and reopen both locations under the Giant or Martin’s banner later this year.
February 24, 2026 12:46 PM
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News
$3B in Losses Estimated in Florida Freeze
The state’s agriculture commissioner calls the storm, “One of the most damaging freeze events for Florida agriculture in history.”
February 23, 2026 04:10 PM
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People
Sprouts Farmers Market Makes Key Leadership Appointments
Sprouts has named Don Clark as chief merchandising officer and created a new chief customer officer role for Amanda Rassi.
February 23, 2026 03:01 PM
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News
Giumarra Says Leadership Team Changes Aim to Drive Long-Term Growth
The company promotes Sebastian Carmona and Kristina Lorusso to vice president roles, focusing on international development and retail partner services.
February 23, 2026 09:06 AM
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Industry
Field Fresh Farms Website Relaunch Focuses on Legacy, Sustainability and a Commitment to Customers
The fourth-generation vertically integrated grower-shipper online revamp aims to provide customers with simple, straightforward access to the farm’s conventional and organic product lineup, detailed product specs and the sales team.
February 23, 2026 10:02 AM
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Industry
IFPA Applauds Supreme Court Decision on Tariffs
The International Fresh Produce Association says the Supreme Court’s decision, which clarifies the limits of IEEPA and reaffirms that broad, country-specific tariffs fall outside its intended scope, helps restore predictability to the uniquely complex, seasonally driven fresh produce marketplace.
February 20, 2026 11:37 AM
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People
Bengard Ranch Adds Sales Executive
Christian Bengard, a third-generation family member, brings more than six years of produce sales experience from Well-Pict/Gem-Pack, along with years of exposure within the fresh produce industry.
February 19, 2026 04:42 PM
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Food Safety
Strategic Alliance Between TraceGains and iFoodDS Extended
The companies say this expanded integration connects supplier management and traceability, helping buyers find FSMA 204-ready suppliers.
February 19, 2026 03:41 PM
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People
FullTilt Marketing Welcomes Shelby Miller as Account Manager
In her new role, Miller will manage client relationships, oversee campaign execution and collaborate with internal teams to deliver integrated marketing programs that support FullTilt’s agriculture-first approach.
February 18, 2026 02:31 PM
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People
Micropep Appoints Chief Program Officer to Support Global Commercial Expansion
Industry veteran Kim White will lead global operations and strategic partnerships as the ag tech firm transitions from research.
February 17, 2026 01:16 PM
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