Category: General News
Restaurants face harsh reality as April saw weakest sales growth since July
- General News
Restaurants saw their year-over-year same-store sales and traffic growth fall for the third consecutive month in April. During this month, the industry experienced its softest sales growth since July of last year, making April the second-worst month in over two years.
Rockit Apple partners with Special Olympics
- General News
Rockit Apple, the world’s first perfectly snack-sized apple, is thrilled to announce its inaugural partnership with Special Olympics.
IFPA names the 15 2023 Retail Produce Manager Award winners
- General News
For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service, and customer satisfaction, 15 produce managers have been recognized by the 2023 Retail Produce Managers Award Program from the International Fresh Produce Association.
The Produce Reporter Week in Review – May 26, 2023
- General NewsWhat’s holding back Amazon’s physical-store grocery growth, and could the company pick up divested Kroger stores? …
IFPA criticises EPA Plant Incorporated Protectorants rule
- General News
The Environmental Protection Agency released the final rule on Plant Incorporated Protectorants (PIPs), and Dr. Max Teplitski, Chief Science Officer of International Fresh Produce Association has issued the following statement.
Local Bounti names new CEO in executive transition
- General News
Local Bounti Corporation, a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company combining the best aspects of vertical and greenhouse growing technologies, announced that Anna Fabrega, former Freshly CEO and Amazon executive, will become CEO of Local Bounti on June 5, 2023.
PennRose Farms welcomes new Sr. VP of Sales
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PennRose Farms is excited to announce the hiring of Doug Johnson as Senior Vice President of Sales.
Duda Farm Fresh Foods launches ‘Sizzling Sweet Summer’ sweepstakes
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Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a leading grower of fresh vegetables and citrus, launches the “Sizzling Sweet Summer Sweepstakes.”
FMI: Grocery shoppers expand perception of value beyond price
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The latest survey of grocery shoppers by FMI – The Food Industry Association for its U.S. Grocery Shopping Trends 2023 series, reveals that the meaning of “good value” is becoming more complex as consumers navigate grocery aisles.
Mushroom Council kicks-off grilling season at BBQ festival
- General News
With peak barbecuing season upon us, the Mushroom Council is going deep into the heart of Texas to showcase to the nation’s choicest barbecue fans that mushrooms know their way around the grill.