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Industry
HLB Quarantine Expands in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture added the Perris area of Riverside County to the state’s existing quarantine for huanglongbing.
August 19, 2025 11:03 AM
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Retail
What Potato Dishes do Consumers Crave Most?
A new survey by the Idaho Potato Commission reveals the top homemade potato dishes in every U.S. region, just in time for National Potato Day on Aug. 19
August 18, 2025 02:44 PM
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Industry
80 Acres Farms, Soli Organic Merge
The newly formed company will be headquartered in Hamilton, Ohio, and will serve more than 17,000 retail locations in the U.S.
August 18, 2025 02:38 PM
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A pair of photos of the same person, a young, slight, brown-haired white woman. In the left photo, a semi-professional portrait, she has her hair down, is wearing a white striped fitted collared shirt and black pants, and is standing with her hands in her pockets. In the right photo, she is crouching in a field of potatoes and is holding up a potato plant she has just pulled up, showing the bright red tubers.
People
Potato LEAF Awards 2025-26 Scholarship to Washington Potato Ph.D.
Washington State University’s Hannah Johnson is researching tuber dormancy and how to extend the sprout-free period for stored potatoes.
August 18, 2025 10:07 AM
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Industry
Del Fresco Pure Partners on ‘Hot Nonna Summer’ Campaign
The Canadian greenhouse company and Nonna Life, a lifestyle brand that celebrates Italian-Canadian culture, say the initiative was created to honor the vibrant energy and enduring influence of nonnas, who serve as the heartbeat of family tradition.
August 18, 2025 07:17 AM
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Industry
Taylor Farms’ Report Highlights Sustainability Progress, Giving
The latest impact report gives an update on the ready-to-eat salad company’s sustainability, innovation, resource management and social responsibility efforts.
August 14, 2025 05:33 PM
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Retail
July U.S. E-Grocery Sales Jump to $10B
A record number of monthly users for e-grocery services helped fuel sales growth, as “free” delivery combined with convenience continues to attract customers, according to Brick Meets Click shopper survey.
August 14, 2025 01:48 PM
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People
SpartanNash Welcomes Jason Ulichnie as Vice President, OwnBrands Marketing
Ulichnie will lead portfolio strategy and product development for Our Family, Fresh and Finest by Our Family and Finest Reserve by Our Family.
August 14, 2025 10:04 AM
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People
Past Chair Earns California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement Highest Honor
Jan Berk, who made history as the industry group’s first-ever female chair, was presented with the group’s Golden Checkmark Award.
August 13, 2025 05:31 PM
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USDA
People
Rollins Names New Leaders for USDA at State Fair
The Ag Secretary announced three nominees and five appointments to key USDA leadership roles. Some are returning names from the first Trump administration.
August 13, 2025 11:43 AM
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