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The company behind Fruitist Blueberries aims to bring nutritious snacking to the world with its “global-local” strategy.
The organizations say this effort will continue expanding access to nutritious foods to improve health outcomes.
A consortium of private investors, including Southeastern Grocers’ long-standing supply chain partner, C&S, acquired the Southeastern Grocers business from Aldi.
The company brought together leaders from its vegetable seeds, crop protection, and digital farming solutions businesses to share how it aims to support growers in delivering quality and consistency, all while helping them to do more with less.
The former NASA mission specialist and engineer and current CEO of Tierra Luna Engineering will share his inspiring story at the produce expo.
The program delivers a range of information and experience in a variety of field and classroom locations, as well as networking opportunities, for a group of 18 produce professionals.
The dynamic global produce community convened at Fruit Logistica 2025 with the collective goal of future proofing the fresh produce industry, driving sustainability and increasing consumption.
The interactive webinar, titled “ICE, ICE Maybe?” will offer attendees actionable steps to take to prepare for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Department of Homeland Security actions.
The auction features vertical farming equipment such as pallet structures with built-in conveyors, integrated power and LED lighting, water distribution, filtration and recycling systems, plus packaging equipment and more.
Set for Feb. 5-7 in Berlin, the event will feature an expanded Startup World, which shines a light on groundbreaking solutions and emerging technologies.
The company said it will supply its living butter lettuce to 13 of the retailer’s distribution centers.
The Rural Prosperity and Food Security Act, which builds on the proposal Stabenow released in May, includes $39 billion in new resources “to keep farmers farming, families fed and rural communities strong.”
The high level of policy uncertainty facing rural industries adds to an already long list of headwinds and challenges, according to the report.
The ruling, which can be appealed, could jeopardize the deal between the two major grocers.
The lawsuit follows recent court rulings blocking the proposed merger of the two grocery retailers.
More than $6.5 million over the past eight months has gone into renovating the former Sun Fresh store in Kansas City, Mo.
The event highlighted collaborative efforts to change behavior among children and families through fresh produce and nutrition education.
Fresh Express says it created a new foodservice division to establish a national offering in that category.
The Salinas, Calif.-based producer invested in Hessing, which serves fruit and vegetable customers in Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands.
The company says its new line of Roastables won the Joe Nucci Innovation Award at the New York Produce Show.
The acquisition will expand its ability to provide real-time GPS tracking and load optimization on the DAT One platform, the company says.
The 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference brought some 4,000 attendees and more than 300 exhibitors to New York City’s Jacob Javits Center, Dec. 10-12.
The California-based company said it has automated tropical fruit, citrus and onions packing lines.
Sun World International says it will highlight the grapes at the Winter Fancy Food Show in Las Vegas, Jan. 19-21.
The newly formed company will operate under the Creekside Organics Inc. name, and the Fruit World label will be one of the company’s flagship brands.
The leadership development program focuses on hands-on experience with legislative and regulatory issues, a mentorship program, networking and more.
The grocery retailers have been recognized by the Top Employers Institute, which certifies organizations based on results of its HR Best Practices Survey.
The retailer says its new look will embrace its legacy and its evolution as a company.
The company, founded in 1979, said the updated logo references the tradition of its red potatoes and sustainability, as well as honors its location.