Invafresh, the industry leading fresh grocery platform, announced the addition of new capabilities to the Recipe Manager product in its AI-enhanced Fresh Retail Platform. These features will help grocery retailers to improve traceability…
Economists from ERS, North Dakota State University, and the University of Connecticut recently investigated the implications of the growth of dollar stores for more traditional, independent grocery stores using proprietary data from the…
This Teacher Appreciation Week, Box Tops for Education and Walmart are making it easier than ever for families to support teachers through the new Connected Accounts app feature. Shoppers can now give back to their school of choice by…
Led by Vice President of Retail Operations Danny Wilson, Houchens Food Group are Retail Partners committed to providing fresh, full, friendly and clean stores for the 88 communities where their Save A Lot stores operate. Their ongoing…
Lab-grown meat, also known as cultivated meat, has attracted considerable attention in recent years as startups have raised millions of dollars to improve the technology meant to create a climate-friendly alternative to traditional meat…
Rhode Island Beef and Veal and one of its owners, Michael A. Quattrucci, previously pleaded guilty to charges of defrauding customers by claiming that beef had been inspected under the FMIA, as well as preparing beef without complying with…
He founded Joe Hynes Consulting Company in 1985, becoming a nationally recognized expert, speaker and job creator in the wholesale and retail grocery industry, specializing in fresh seafood (opening 400 departments nationally), as well as…
In his new role, Travis Getz will lead the Project Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Technical Services Departments, as well as the Operations in our Tianjin, China facility. He will focus on continuous improvement…
One of the most common forms of material damage happens when pans are mishandled, either manually or mechanically. In the fast-paced environment of an industrial bakery, it’s not uncommon for pans to be dropped, banged against other pans…
Seafood U® Training for Holland America Line’s culinary teams began earlier this year, in advance of the cruise line’s 2024 Alaska season. Approximately 2,500 shipboard team members covering six ships will undergo the training. ...
Natural Shrimp, Inc. a Biotechnology Aquaculture Company that has developed and patented the first shrimp-focused commercially operational RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System), announces that it has launched its online ordering home…
Vital Farms’ 2022 expansion of its egg washing and packing facility, Egg Central Station (ECS) in Springfield, MO, has been awarded LEED® Gold Certification for New Construction and Major Renovations. LEED® (Leadership in Energy and…
From next month, the UK's fourth-largest supermarket will replace the current non-recyclable packaging on block butter with a paper-based alternative wrap which can be recycled at home. ...
The Endowment is committed to providing funding for various resources that empower the floral industry to invest in continued education. These grants provide financial assistance to support educational opportunities of all kinds, including…
The new digital guide is packed with project ideas that can be accomplished in a weekend and plant recommendations for different design styles or location needs. The guide features three beautifully illustrated designs including an easy…
The Fresh Market renowned for providing the highest quality, best tasting fresh foods, invites pizza enthusiasts to experience the culinary delight of its new authentic Neapolitan-style pizza, which has already won in a blind taste test…
Seventeen years into their successful partnership, Calavo Growers and Agrícola Belher are celebrating their alliance by co-branding their high quality tomatoes. The program, which includes vine-ripened rounds, romas and mature greens, are…
South Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture, Hugh Weathers, kicked off the Department’s presentation by remembering former EPC Executive Director, John McAleavey, and his contributions to the EPC and the SCDA/EPC relationship that spans 5…
The U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) has launched an innovative shopper marketing and consumer campaign to drive incremental sales increases and volume of fresh and frozen blueberries at retail. The latest consumer activation will…
While fresh potatoes are the number three seller in produce department dollar sales[1], retail analysts suggest there is still substantial opportunity for growth. To help grocers seize potatoes’ full potential, Potatoes USA has released a…
The premium table grape category continues to experience dynamic changes as demand for its top-tier varieties and programs remains at the top of retailers’ minds across the globe. In response, Four Star Fruit, a leading grower of organic…
The Council is conducting a nationwide search for Minor’s successor. The Council plans to complete this transition no later than December 1, 2024. The search committee will post a job overview on the Council’s website: www.mushroomcouncil…
Smart Solutions, integrated within the Pepper app, offers manufacturers several modules to advertise with, including native banner ads, sponsored search keywords and lead generation through sample requests. Campaign results are monitored…
Square unveiled Square Kiosk, a fully integrated software, hardware, and payments solution that enables self-serve ordering for quick-service restaurants. Designed with fast-moving and fast-growing restaurants in mind, Square Kiosk…
The experience will be featured through a new “Restaurants” tab in the Instacart app, providing a user-friendly interface that allows consumers to choose from a selection of nearby restaurants, browse menus, place orders, and track…
Los Angeles-based restaurant Kato, run by chef Jon Yao and sommelier and director of operations Ryan Bailey, is named as the recipient of the Resy One To Watch Award 2024 from The World's 50 Best Restaurants. The award recognises a rising…
With the TCE acquisition, CORE Foodservice now provides the top chain restaurants with a new level of strategic support to meet their ever-changing needs. CORE customers and clients will have access to TCE's full suite of services,…
Candor Food Chain combines the company’s national shipping services with a unique technology – a fully reusable cold packaging solution that allows pallet and box-sized frozen and refrigerated shipments to go by regular transport and stay…
Jaiden Grinnell Bosick—one of Kurt Grinnell’s two daughters, who fishes commercially in Alaska—will not only lead the 12-person board but will continue to direct the KGASF’s Scholarship Selection Committee, a role she has filled since the…
With the theme 'Feed Responsibly: Why Responsible Aquaculture Needs Responsible Feed', key industry players shared how they are adopting the ASC Feed Standard to drive transparency, social and environmental improvements in feed supply…