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USDA’s Agricultural Marketing Service has announced that Christopher “Chris” Purdy has been selected as the new Deputy Administrator of the Specialty Crops Program (SCP).

On March 12, at the 2023 SXSW Conference in Austin, Texas, food and tech leaders discussed how they make good on their promises to customers and make headway on big plans.

Listen to this podcast interview to learn: How does The Fresh Market train its personal e-commerce shoppers?

Western Growers and California Farm Bureau are praising California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s decision to lift regulations, allowing floodwater to recharge aquifers during the ongoing weather crisis across the Golden State.

Heritage Grocers Group has promoted Eric Stover to division CEO of Cardenas Markets, based in Ontario, Calif. He was formerly the chief merchandising officer.

Marketing Plus, a Fresno, Calif.-based marketing and advertising agency, has promoted Johnna Johnson to vice president of marketing and client services.

Robin Narron, marketing director and sales support for Nash Produce, says that sweet potato movement can increase up to 20% during the Easter sales period.

Israel-based BDA/Dorot Farm recently began exporting fresh and sweet carrots and is reporting a strong crop.

The app provides a free online marketplace for grocery stores, restaurants, caterers, food distributors and corporations to donate surplus food directly to local nonprofits.

A leader who gives what is needed to succeed often sees a return in worker moral — and optimal sales, says columnist Armand Lobato.