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The partnership enables more direct access to same-day delivery and artificial intelligence-powered smart carts to AWG member companies across 3,500 locations in 32 states.
James “Jim” M. Kelly, executive vice president, is retiring after 41 years with the company.
The Save Mart Cos. has become the first California grocer to partner with Flashfood, an app that connects shoppers with fresh produce and other groceries at up to 50% off.
Industry veteran Glenn Beckham, 77, of Bettendorf, Iowa, died March 12 after a courageous battle with health complications due to diabetes.
The new quarantine includes portions of Los Angeles, San Diego and Ventura counties.
Digital farm management provider CropX Technologies has unveiled an API integration with WiseConn to improve data gathering and analytics for farmers.
The company says the packaging change reduces plastics use by 25% and that it hopes to roll it out for other pints by the end of the year.
Equitable Food Initiative has released an updated communications toolkit in preparation for Farmworker Awareness Week, which is held March 25-31 annually.
Michelle Carter, who was hired in July 2006 as a sales and marketing assistant, will now oversee all communication strategies for Meridian Growers.
Controlled environment agriculture continues to grow in Texas. While many growers see the state’s strategic location for distribution as an advantage to setting up shop, it’s more than just location, says one executive.
Inspired by wine flights, where patrons experience a tasting flight of multiple varietals, this retail program offers consumers the opportunity to discover the flavor profiles and vibrant colors of each variety.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said its officers discovered 574 suspected packages of methamphetamine with an estimated street value in the millions of dollars.
The event, set for May 22-23 in Guadalajara, is a strategic opportunity for those who do business in Mexico or who wish to do business there, with a gathering of professionals throughout the fresh produce supply chain.
With strategic investments in new equipment, terminal infrastructure and channel improvements, the port continues to solidify its position as a vital hub for trade in the Gulf region.
Topics addressed by the proposed rule for mushrooms include sourcing of substrate and spawn in organic mushroom production and composting requirements for organic mushroom production.
Learn how insights into research on foodborne pathogens in packinghouses provide packers and shippers with actionable items to reduce risks in packing facilities.
Ashley Finster, a marketing professional with nearly three decades of management experience, previously served as chief marketing officer at SunFed Ranch.
The San Jose, Calif.-based IT consulting firm specializing in cybersecurity, data analytics and managed services, recently received three awards for its contributions to agriculture in the technology space.
Glennville, Ga.-based Bland Farms is expecting a strong crop of Vidalia onions this year to go along with its Gold Rush promotional campaign.
Programs that provided free, weekly home delivery of fresh fruits and vegetables from local farms helped improve health outcomes, according to a study presented at a recent American Heart Association event.
In a new video, Claudio Villalobos, a farm manager at Superfresh Growers, shares his experience as a farmworker and the role farmworkers play in the fresh produce industry.
Since it began in 2001, the advisory committee has met up to two times per year to develop recommendations for submission to the agriculture secretary on issues affecting the U.S. produce industry.
The omnichannel grocer is the only company in the U.S. to receive the Energy Star Partner of the Year award for 23 consecutive years.
The bio-engineered purple tomato from Norfolk Healthy Produce will soon reach retail shelves, says Harold Paivarinta, senior director of sales for Red Sun Farms.
A new measure approved by a municipal council in Ontario will increase the development fees for wastewater and water on any greenhouses built in the municipality.
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns joined fellow industry leaders to discuss agricultural policy and sustainability at the Agri-Pulse 2024 Ag & Food Policy Summit in Washington, D.C., March 18.
The flexible packaging and material science company said the acquisition of the Michigan-based recycled kraft paper manufacturer will help boost environmentally friendly packaging products.
The Sacramento Bee reports the cooperative of more than 3,000 almond growers faces heightened pressure and that the move is intended to help it stay profitable.
Wynne, Ark.-based Matthews Ridgeview Farms is optimistic for a strong spring sweetpotato season, says Autumn Campbell, sales manager.
Sweetpotato retail per capita availability rose from 3.78 pounds in 2000 to 6.02 pounds in 2020, USDA statistics show. The momentum continued in 2023, according to retail scan data.