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Growers are keen to adopt automation to bridge the growing labor gap and ensure that their crops can be picked in time, according to the Global Harvest Automation Report, a study commissioned by Western Growers. The report is the first in a new annual series that will track, measure and report on industry progress in harvest automation across the fresh produce industry.

Daniel (Dan) Sholl, an executive in the fresh produce industry and former general manager of Wild About Sprouts, died unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, Jan. 16.  Mr. Sholl was 44 years old.

From birthdays and holidays to sporting events and vacations, Americans gather with family and friends to mark special occasions — most of which involve food. However, despite creating lasting memories, most of these celebrations end up being far less positive from a nutrition standpoint.

ShopRite has been named the Most Trusted Grocery Retailer in the Northeast in a new survey conducted in partnership with Newsweek magazine and the consultancy firm BrandSpark International. To identify the winners, Newsweek and BrandSpark International surveyed 3,200 U.S. adults nationwide to capture their opinions of grocery stores across the region. Each retailer was judged according to store format and several attributes believed to drive trust, including: Quality, fair prices, recommendation...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has filed an administrative complaint against All Fresh Distributors LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. The company, operating from Miami, allegedly failed to make payment promptly to four produce sellers in the amount of $339,601 from September 2018 through March 2020.

The Kroger Co. announced the retirement of Mark Tuffin, senior vice president of retail divisions, after more than 26 years of service, effective April 1. Tuffin will be succeeded by Kenny Kimball, currently president of the Smith's division.

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Stanley Farms and Richter & Co. have partnered in a significant Vidalia onion program, which will enhance and further strengthen their existing year-round onion program.  “Given our national reach and distribution model, this will represent a huge opportunity for our customers,” said Jarrod Snider, director of sales for Richter.  The two organizations have partnered together since 1975. This strategic move will position the organization for continued growth and expansion well into the ...

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Spring Policy Summit will be returning as an in-person event. This year’s SPS will take place in Tubac, AZ, on March 16. The agenda for this year is focused on interactive sessions designed to bring together regulators and industry to identify practical, goal-oriented outcomes for key issues facing the fresh produce industry at the Southwest border.

Kelly Davis, director of produce and floral at Allegiance Retail Services LLC, is leaving the company effective Feb. 18. She is leaving the produce industry and will be pursuing a career in real estate.