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Biden pushes Congress to enact rail agreement

- Analysis
The U.S. national rail strike has been postponed, not averted. The major railroads and the railroad workers’ unions have been at an impasse since the summer.

DoorDash to lay off 1,250 workers

- General News
Tony Xu shared the following with DoorDash employees.

Edible Garden to display expanding product line at New York Produce Show

- General News
Edible Garden AG Incorporated, a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce, announces that it will exhibit its expanding line of world-class, certified organic potted herbs, organic cut herbs, hydroponic basil, and local hydroponic lettuces, as well as highlight its Zero-Waste Inspired initiatives, at the 2022 New York Produce Show and Conference, booth #328, in New York City on Thursday, December 1, 2022.

Brighter Bites announces expansion in Washington, D.C.

- General News
Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit organization that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, announces further expansion within the Washington, D.C. area.

Grocer, NGA member testifies in Senate committee hearing on Kroger-Albertsons merger

- Retail
NGA member and CEO of Fresh Encounter Inc., Michael Needler Jr., a third-generation independent grocer who operates nearly 100 grocery stores in Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and Florida, testified before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights on the effect of enhanced consolidation and buyer power in the marketplace.

FPAA to celebrate 54th Annual Fresh Produce Convention under new name

- General News
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) will be celebrating its 54th Annual Fresh Produce Convention and Golf Tournament under a new name and a new location.

FFVA says government ag wage rate to increase dramatically for Florida growers

- General News
The USDA released the results of its most recent Farm Labor Survey, and once again, the critical need for ag labor reform to stabilize wages is affirmed.

Harbor Wholesale acquires MTC Distributing

- General News
Today, Harbor Wholesale, the Northwest’s top family-owned, independent distributor, acquired Modesto, CA-based MTC Distributing Co.

Wrapping up a year back on the road in NY

- Produce with Pamela
As I prepare to board my flight for the New York Produce Show, I’m reflecting on a year back on the road.

LGS Specialty Sales to open new warehouse

- General News
LGS Specialty Sales, a leading importer of citrus, avocados, grapes, and persimmons, is excited to announce the opening of its new 235,000 square foot warehouse.