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GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Daylight Foods, one of California's largest foodservice companies, which provides produce, dairy, specialty items, dry goods and more to a wide range of business customers, including restaurants, large grocery and retail chains, corporate offices and cafeterias, hotels and universities.

Tasteful Selections' most unique recipe yet — the Color-Changing Purple Passion Margarita — showcases versatility you can get from a bag of potatoes.

Ten Acre Marketing, a full-service agricultural marketing firm, expanded both its food and farming teams with two new hires.

Stephen Reid has been named the president of the Ontario Produce Marketing Association, effective Feb. 28.

Fresh Express launched a newly refreshed website, designed to enhance the online experience and make it easier than ever for consumers to find, review and enjoy more than 320 delicious, nutritious and convenient recipes.

I often sing the praises of artichokes being easy to prepare, fun to eat and a great ingredient in salads to desserts. However, today I want to make sure that you are aware of the superior nutrition benefits found in this edible flower bud! Immunity and nutrition is top of mind for many of now as we protect ourselves from cold and flu season (COVID too).

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Environmental Protection Agency welcomed seven companies to the U.S. Food Loss and Waste 2030 Champions, companies that have committed to reducing food loss and waste in their U.S. operations by 50 percent by 2030. The new 2030 Champions are Albertsons Cos., BJ’s Wholesale Club, Danone North America, Smithfield Foods Inc., Starbucks, Sysco and Tyson Foods.

Whole Foods Market will open its new 64,737-square-foot San Francisco flagship store on Thursday, March 10. The store’s design nods to classic San Francisco with inspiration from the former Crystal Palace Market, the modern, industrial feel of the Tenderloin district and the iconic colors of the Golden Gate Bridge. The new location’s product assortment places an emphasis on local offerings from Northern California, featuring more than 3,700 local products throughout the store, all hand-picke...

Wendy McManus of Connect 2 Potential has a passion for supporting professional development in the produce industry. When she saw an opportunity to coach college students in the Southeast Produce Council’s Southeast Top Agricultural Recruits Scholarship program, she didn’t hesitate to step forward.

FreshEdge, a family of produce and specialty food companies, has launched a refreshed and expanded website. The company partnered with DMA Solutions. The website creates opportunities for connecting with FreshEdge’s operating companies and engaging in what makes their family unique.