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FarmX acquires robotics software company
- General News
FarmX, Inc. announced the acquisition of AutoModality, Inc., a mobile robotics navigation software company, based in San Rafael, CA and Syracuse, NY.
National Retail Solutions partners with Uber to support local retailers and bodegas
- Retail
National Retail Solutions (NRS), operator of the leading point-of-sale (POS) platform for independent convenience stores, bodegas, tiendas and other neighborhood retailers, today announced a partnership with Uber Technologies, Inc.
Restaurant sales up but traffic down in October
- General News
After experiencing the softest sales growth results in over a year during this past June and July, the restaurant industry has since enjoyed a strong rebound in its sales that started in August and has extended into October.
Pure Flavor’s ‘Eat Well’ campaign focused on families
- General News
Fresh ingredients can be part of the mix as we reunite and come together with family & friends this Thanksgiving.
Third union rejects railway contract
- Analysis
Following the midterms has been so fascinating that other news stories have faded into the background. Like a potential nationwide rail strike. When could that happen? Maybe December.
USDA proposes WIC changes that increase fruits and vegetables
- General News
USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service is announcing proposed changes to the foods prescribed to participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, known as WIC.
CPS November 2022 Produce Research Report focuses on romaine lettuce
- General News
Several researchers have examined the fate of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 bacteria on romaine lettuce in the field and during post-harvest washing at processors.
Cold hits desert lettuce, but quality remains good
- General News
Temperatures in the Arizona/California desert growing region dipped into the mid-30°s to low 40°s this morning, causing light-to moderate lettuce ice to develop.
Calavo new hire to support prepared division
- General News
Calavo Growers, Inc. a global leader in the avocado and value-added fresh food industries, has announced the hire of Andy Foster to support the company’s recently aligned Prepared division as VP Sales – National Accounts.
Avocados from Peru names sweepstakes winners
- General News
The Los Angeles Rams and Avocados from Peru announce the lucky winners of their multi-prize sweepstakes during the November 13th pre-game show prior to the Rams vs Cardinals.