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Bad weather hurts January restaurant performance

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January offered little clarity in terms of the current health of the restaurant industry from a year-over-year growth perspective.

Oishii raises $134MM for vertical farming expansion

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Vertical farming leader Oishii announced the closing of $134 million in Series B funding from a diverse group of investors with deep expertise in food tech, sustainable agriculture, and automation.

FTC sues to block Kroger’s Acquisition of Albertsons

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The largest supermarket merger in U.S. history will eliminate competition and raise grocery prices, while harming tens of thousands of workers, FTC alleges.

ProduceIQ: Cucumbers hit record high prices

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From kayaking in one of the driest places on earth, Death Valley National Park, to 70-degree highs in places like Omaha, NE, and Chicago, weather is the most exciting thing to discuss.

WA Senator celebrates apple exports to India with growers

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According to the Washington State Apple Commission, Washington growers have shipped approximately 1,190,000 40 lb. boxes of apples to India this season.

Report: FTC lawsuit expected in Kroger-Albertsons deal 

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A lawsuit to block the merger is expected before a February 28 deadline between the FTC and the companies expires, according to the report. 

ProduceIQ: Heavy rain saturates West Coast

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California can’t shake the gray. The deluge and flood risk should lighten up by Tuesday, but there is a high chance of isolated showers continuing through Wednesday.

Restaurant report shows breakfast delivery rising, as are wages and financing

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Square released the latest edition of its quarterly Restaurant Industry Report, which uses data across Square’s food and beverage sellers to examine dining trends, along with shifts in both consumer spending and restaurant wages.

SpartanNash expands in-store autonomous inventory robot program

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This Tally expansion follows the company's investment in other food technology solutions Upshop Magic™ and Flashfood. 

ProduceIQ: Strong demand keeps produce price index up 14%

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Driven by strong Superbowl and Valentine’s Day demand, overall produce industry prices remain 14 percent higher than in any prior year.