Happy Dirt champions North Carolina organic produce
Happy Dirt offers a full line of organic vegetables and seasonal fruits grown on the East Coast, including a year-round supply of organic sweet potatoes and greens.
Schnucks transforms its fresh food approach
Schnuck Markets enhanced the efficiency and precision of fresh food operations across its 114-store network through a partnership with Logile, an AI-powered connected workforce solutions for the retail industry. The retailer is harnessing automation to refine production forecasting and inventory management, ultimately reducing inefficiencies and delivering a seamless in-store experience.
IFCO opens state-of-the-art facility in Texas
IFCO has opened its newest service center in Mesquite, TX, near Dallas.
G&R Farms’ innovative farming and sustainability programs deliver premium onions
G&R Farms, a third-generation family farm and grower of sweet onions, is heading to SEPC’s Southern Innovations to share what makes its Vidalia and Peruvian sweet onions stand out.
Pure Flavor launches Cherry Picked™, a premium tomato medley
Pure Flavor introduces Cherry Picked™, an exclusive medley featuring three of its finest specialty tomatoes: Azuca, Tiki Tomatoes™, and OMG Tomatoes™.
Reception highlights 97th annual IGSA convention
SUN VALLEY, ID — The Idaho Grower Shipper Association held its 97th annual convention Aug. 27-29 at the Sun Valley Resort, here, drawing members from all facets of the Idaho potato industry. A highlight each year is the opening reception sponsored by transportation and logistics providers, including Union Pacific Railroad, Watco, CSX Transportation and Savage Logistics.
Applications now open for retail florist continued education grants
Funding available for retail florists! The American Floral Endowment offers three grants for retail florists that provide reimbursement for educational floral industry events, courses or webinars. Applications for all continued education grants are due Oct. 1.
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons looking to expand in Southeast
Ben B. Schwartz & Sons is a trusted operator on the Michigan Produce Terminal in Detroit, and works with local and national chain stores, as well as servicing foodservice providers. The company has been expanding further into the Southeastern U.S.
PRO*ACT Crop Update: Heat lifts yields, insects rise
Another round of heat has rolled through California this week, and it is keeping pressure high across the board. Crews in Salinas and Santa Maria are still starting early to beat the worst of the afternoon temps, but with the heat sticking around, it is beginning to wear on the crops.
Wonderful Halos celebrates back-to-school with national contest
Wonderful Halos is kicking off the back-to-school season on a sweet note with a nationwide contest to support teachers and help fund classrooms. According to the National Education Association, over 90 percent of teachers spend their own money on school supplies every year.