The Plant Production and Marketing Board of Israel predicts that 2019 will see significant increase in exports of the Orri Jaffa mandarin to the U.S. and Canada. The Tel Aviv-based organization set goals for expanding export of its leading, easy-to-peel mandarin in response to the increased demand for high-quality, easy-peelers. The Jaffa Orri is a mandarin developed by […]
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Survey: Americans Plan To Increase Plant-Based Intake In The New Year
As Americans look to improve their overall health and wellness in the New Year, YouGov, a global public opinion and data company, conducted a survey for Kite Hill that uncovered consumers’ health goals in the New Year and their perceptions of plant-based products. The survey of more than 1,200 U.S. adults suggests that improved health and […]
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USDA To Protect SNAP Participants’ Access To Assistance In February
At the direction of President Trump, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Jan. 8 revealed a plan to ensure that low-income Americans have access to the nutrition they need during the partial government shutdown over funding for the border wall. The plan provides full benefits for participants in USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) […]
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Bringing Deli To The People: Volume 4
Sponsored content Be Local: Feast Portland by Brad Bennett/channel marketing manager, deli, Tyson Foods Inc. If you’re looking for the perfect foodie destination, just head to the weirdest place on the left coast! Feast Portland is not your average food and drink festival. What I experienced could only be described as a movement that showcases the […]
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Trader Joe’s Again Takes Top Spot On Retailer Preference Index
Dunnhumby, a customer data science company, on Jan. 9 released the second annual dunnhumby Retailer Preference Index (RPI), a nationwide study that examines the $700 billion U.S. grocery market. The RPI study surveyed 7,000 U.S. households to determine which of the top 56 largest grocery retailers have the strongest combination of financial performance and consumer emotional […]
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Kroger And Microsoft Introducing New Digital Solutions For The Retail Industry
The Kroger Co. and Microsoft Corp. are collaborating in an effort to “redefine the customer experience” using Kroger Technology products powered by Microsoft Azure, the retailer’s preferred cloud platform for Retail as a Service (RaaS). Through this partnership, Kroger will pilot a connected store experience and together with Microsoft, jointly market a commercial RaaS product […]
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Cattlemen’s Beef Board Welcomes 35 New Members
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue in late December announced the appointment of 35 members to the Cattlemen’s Beef Promotion and Research Board. Producers and importers newly appointed to serve 3-year terms are: Mary Jo Rideout, Red Rock, Arizona Hugh Sanburg, Eckert, Colorado Stephanie Dykshorn, Ireton, Iowa David C. Bruene, Kelley, Iowa Randall W. Debler, Alma, Kansas […]
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Sprouts Hiring For New Florida, Nevada Stores
Sprouts Farmers Market soon will be hiring for new stores in Florida and Nevada. One of the fastest-growing retailers in the country, Sprouts soon will finish construction on its first West Palm Beach store, located in Wellington, Florida, and a new location in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 30,000-square-foot store at 816 South State Road 7 […]