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Packer Tech
New York Grocer to Add Simbe’s Retail Platform in Stores
DeCicco & Sons plans to use new retail automation to enhance operational execution and in-store experience across multiple locations.
June 05, 2025 01:38 PM
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Industry
PTF Enters Joint Venture with Mexico’s Desert Ghost
Pacific Trellis Fruit Company says the joint venture will bring its total program close to two million boxes in three years.
June 04, 2025 02:47 PM
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Retail
U.S. online grocery sales projected to grow 5x faster than in-store through 2029
A new five-year forecast shows growth for overall grocery spending is slowing, but changes in government assistance, immigration and inflation could quickly and significantly impact shopping behaviors, a Brick Meets Click report shows.
June 03, 2025 09:15 AM
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Social Responsibility
National nonprofit launches summertime nutrition campaign
Brighter Bites announced its Nourish Their Potential campaign that seeks to get fresh fruit and vegetables to out-of-school children.
June 03, 2025 09:18 AM
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Industry
IFPA’s Washington Conference heads to Capitol Hill to shape policy
Industry leaders to gather in Washington, D.C., for IFPA’s The Washington Conference to advocate key issues, including labor, agriculture, health and food safety.
June 02, 2025 01:04 PM
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Food Safety
Products added to field cucumber recall
More companies have added products to a recall list following a multistate outbreak of salmonella.
June 02, 2025 01:36 PM
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People
Aldi names global COO, new CEO for Aldi U.S.
Jason Hart has been promoted to help oversee global operations for the discount retailer, with Atty McGrath set to move into Hart’s former role.
May 30, 2025 01:15 PM
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Social Responsibility
Market 32, Price Chopper campaign raises nearly $60K for Feeding America and Cure Rare Disease
Proceeds from the sale of limited-edition plush toys will help support people facing hunger and fund life-saving therapies for rare diseases.
May 30, 2025 10:07 AM
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Industry
Dominican Republic celebrates first shipment of table grapes to U.S.
Four years ago, the Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Agriculture, led by Minister of Agriculture Limber Cruz, partnered with Bloom Fresh to launch a pioneering program to support farmers and agricultural organizations interested in growing table grapes.
May 29, 2025 10:04 AM
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People
Instacart names new CEO
Chief Business Officer Chris Rogers has been tapped to succeed the company’s current CEO, who is set to join OpenAI.
May 29, 2025 07:29 AM
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