Bentonville, Arkansas-based Walmart has signed an agreement to invest in Plenty Unlimited Inc., an indoor vertical farming company, as part of their $400 million Series E funding round subject to a regulatory approval. Walmart’s equity investment is part of a broader strategic partnership to utilize Plenty’s indoor vertical farming technology platform to deliver fresh produce […]
Category: Produce News
Crystal Valley Foods Finalizes West Expansion
Crystal Valley Foods has finalized the acquisition of additional bays on the Los Angeles Wholesale Terminal Market, adjacent to its current location. This expansion has doubled the facility’s space, creating additional cold storage capacity and room for increased inventory and products. In order to truly be bicoastal and to help with its nationwide distribution, the […]
Dole Receives Social Responsibility In Action Award in Costa Rica
The American-Costa Rican Chamber of Commerce recognized Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole through its daughter company, Standard Fruit Company de Costa Rica S.A., with the Social Responsibility in Action Award in the employees category for the project “De la Mano con Dole,” which loosely translates to “Hand-in-Hand with Dole.” This year marks the 25th anniversary of […]
Avocados From Mexico Launches Campaign And Digital Experience
Dallas, Texas-based Avocados From Mexico is headed back to the Big Game with a multifaceted campaign designed to engage consumers and make avocados shoppable at every touchpoint. AFM’s 2022 Big Game campaign will feature digital events like the “House of Goodness” digital experience and an in-store QR code that drive directly to the brand’s website through […]
Sprouts Partnering With Angel City Football Club For Grand Opening
Sprouts Farmers Market will host a grand opening Jan. 14 at its new Garden Grove, California, store at 9848 Chapman Ave. that recently opened its doors in December. Events will include exclusive giveaways for shoppers, special activities hosted by Los Angeles’ own Angel City Football Club, samples of unique and innovative products and a donation […]
Central Market’s Annual Citrus Fest Continues Through Jan. 25
Dallas, Texas-based Central Market’s annual Citrus Fest has returned and will be held through Jan. 25. Central Market’s buyers have been searching the globe for the brightest and freshest flavors to bring to Texas at the peak of season. Customers will find different citrus varieties and specialty foods including cookies, drinks and sauces. Central Market’s […]
Dole Packaged Foods Unveils ‘Hold My Fruit Bowl’ Campaign
Westlake Village, California-based Dole Packaged Foods LLC has released its latest campaign spotlighting its Fruit Bowls snacks titled “Hold My Fruit Bowl.” A kid-friendly riff on the viral “Hold My Beer” meme, the spots shine a light on kids doing spectacular things thanks to “superpowers” they’ve received from snacking on Dole’s Fruit Bowls. One ad spot […]
Duda Farm Fresh Foods Launches ‘Dip It 2 Win It’ Sweepstakes
Dandy Celery, grown by Oviedo, Florida-based Duda Farm Fresh Foods, announces its sixth annual promotion, “Dip It 2 Win It.” Running through Jan. 14, the sweepstakes aims to elevate healthier snacking and drive in-store as well as online sales during peak football season, while also offering fans a chance to win unique prizes ahead of […]
