Michigan
Great Lakes Tek Flex will tackle the unique challenges of Midwestern growers by connecting them with autonomous robotics and AI solutions to solve labor shortages and accelerate technology adoption across the region.
The company says the additions help broaden its multiregional network and build upon its acquisition of Applewood Fresh.
Consolidation of Texas distribution adds to the company’s efforts to realign its supply chain.
The Water Withdrawal Assessment Tool lets the state’s water users, including irrigators, see if their water withdrawal project will negatively impact their local watersheds.
Michigan’s potato industry has benefited from research partnerships with MSU’s AgBioResearch program, but funding cuts and delays have hit hard.
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The Michigan farm specializes in non-GMO root vegetables such as turnips, celery root, carrots and red beets and offers several squash varieties in the fall and winter.
Here’s what distributors are saying about summer sales and happenings.
Marketers are optimistic about current projections in the field and opportunities at retail.
Designed to be a benchmark for future research, the university looked at the true cost of highbush production in the state.
Climate, proximity to the Great Lakes and its interdependence of specialty crop industries help power the state’s ag success.
Juliette McAvoy, a second-generation grower, shares a little bit about what sets the state’s produce apart.
The Michigan Asparagus Advisory Board said it is implementing a marketing campaign that bridges the digital and in-store experience.
BelleHarvest will be marketing a full Michigan dry veg program, cider, and apple program through the summer and fall, says Nick Teriaca, director of sales and procurement for the Belding, Mich.-based marketer.
As an anchor tenant at the Detroit Produce Terminal, Riggio Distribution Co. services customers in the foodservice and retail industry.
The revamped website provides apple consumers with recipes, health information, varietal information and grower biographies.
This year the asparagus trade organization created opportunities to connect with consumers through digital, in-store and collaborative marketing campaigns.
Michigan apple growers experienced some localized frost damage in the spring but still had a great growing year.
Marketers recently shared the unique prospects that ample supply provides for retailers and consumers.
A Michigan State University report published by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission shows potatoes as the second-largest specialty crop grown in the state.
The cooperative says it’s working with Measure to Improve on a comprehensive strategy focusing on climate-smart agriculture, reducing plastic packaging and engaging growers in environmental stewardship.
The program with Molina Healthcare of Michigan will provide Instacart+ memberships and grocery stipends to help reduce birth outcome disparities.
It’s the peak of the summer season, and business seems to be heating up for many Michigan produce distributors.
The state’s apple growers are gearing up for another productive year, though volume may be slightly lower than 2023.
A rundown of news briefs from companies serving the apple industry.
Apples buyers looking for variety options can find plenty of choices in Michigan this season, says Diane Smith, executive director of the Lansing-based Michigan Apple Committee.
SpartanNash is renewing its Double Up Food Bucks program, with shoppers at 46 Family Fare, VG’s and ValuLand stores throughout Michigan giving food stamp recipients the opportunity to double fresh produce purchases.