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USDA invests nearly $1B in rural market opportunities

- General News
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the Department is investing $981 million to help create new and better market opportunities and expand essential services for rural people, businesses and entrepreneurs in 47 states, Guam and the Virgin Islands.

Organic Trade Association awarded record funding from USDA’s MAP

- General News
The Organic Trade Association (OTA) is pleased to announce it has received a record level of funding of more than $1 million from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Market Access Program (MAP) to promote U.S. organic products around the world in 2023.

Kroger responds to FTC request on merger

- Retail
The Kroger Co. today announced that, as expected, it has received a request for additional information from the Federal Trade Commission as part of the regulatory review process for its merger with Albertsons Companies, Inc.

Bluedot’s six restaurant predictions for 2023

- General News
Bluedot, a customer arrival platform that empowers businesses to provide real-time interactions, contextualized marketing engagements, and pickup solutions, today revealed six restaurant industry predictions expected to emerge in 2023.

Meijer to open Meijer Grocery store concept in January

- Retail
Meijer announced Jan. 26, 2023 as the opening day for its first two Meijer Grocery stores in Orion Township and Macomb Township.

Blue Apron launches seasonal Fireside Feast Box

- General News
Blue Apron launches a Fireside Feast Box as its next limited-time, seasonal offering. Available to order now, the meal kit is part of the company’s occasion-based offerings designed to provide customers with everything they need to make entertaining easier, with minimal effort.

Fresh Del Monte to offer Del Monte Zero sustainable pineapples

- General News
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has announced the upcoming launch of the Del Monte Zero pineapple, its first carbon neutral certified pineapple, which factors in the entire supply chain from farm to table in its North American and select European markets.

Square Roots opens farm in Kentucky with Gordon Food Service

- General News
Square Roots, the technology leader in indoor farming, and Gordon Food Service, one of the largest food distributors in North America, today announced the opening of a new climate-controlled, indoor farm in Shepherdsville, Kentucky.

Show floor finds: New York Produce Show

- Produce with Pamela
I didn't expect to find a lot of new products on the floor at the New York Produce Show on Dec. 1, but there were a few that caught my eye as following broader trends either emerging or reemerging.

Save A Lot rolls out special holiday savings

- Retail
Customers can find and download coupons valid only at participating locations for all offers by visiting savealot.com or checking their weekly ad.