April 13, 2020

Costco to Build 3rd Warehouse in China

Costco is looking to open a new store in Suzhou, China, near Shanghai, according to media reports. Reuters reported Costco’s subsidiary in Suzhou bought land in Suzhou New District last […]

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April 10, 2020

California Strawberries Launches 2020 “Snack with Heart” Campaign

The California Strawberry Commission kicked off its 2020 consumer “Snack with Heart” campaign this spring, aimed at connecting the heart of strawberry farmers with the heart of consumers. Using social […]

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April 10, 2020

METRO Donates to Help Communities in Need

METRO announced a donation of $500,000 to Feed Ontario and United way along with a pledge to match customer donations of up to $500,00 000 in support of its Together […]

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April 10, 2020

T&G Global Welcomes Approval to Acquire Freshmax New Zealand’s Domestic Business

T&G Global welcomes the New Zealand Commerce Commission’s decision to approve its acquisition of the domestic division of Freshmax New Zealand. T&G Global CEO, Gareth Edgecombe, said the acquisition will […]

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April 10, 2020

SC’s State Hemp Plan Receives Federal Approval

The US Department of Agriculture approved South Carolina’s Hemp Farming State Plan on the same day the application period ended for 2020 hemp farming permits. Some 350 people applied to […]

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April 10, 2020

FDACS & Commissioner Create List Connecting Farmers & Buyers

Agriculture Commissioner Nicole ‘Nikki’ Fried and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced the creation of a Florida Farm to You commodities list, connecting potential buyers with farmers […]

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April 10, 2020

Teamsters Call for Reversal of Relaxed CDC Health Guidelines for Essential Workers, Laud LA for Additional Protections

United Brotherhood of Teamsters representatives say the new CDC guidelines that relax health guidelines for frontline workers will further threaten the safety and wellbeing of not only the workers but […]

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April 10, 2020

Cargo Shipping Service Reiterates Commitment to Support Latin America-Sourced Produce Supply during Pandemic

Seaboard Marine, which provides cargo shipping services between the US and Latin America, is reiterating its commitment to helping keep American grocery stores stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables during […]

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April 10, 2020

Dunkin’ Donates $1.25 Million for Hunger Relief, Celebrates Franchisees’ Efforts Locally

Dunkin’ announces today that $1.25 million in emergency funding, made available by its Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation in March, has been granted to health and hunger relief organizations throughout […]

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April 9, 2020

ShopRite Makes Social Distancing ‘Beautiful’

ShopRite of Oregon Avenue COO and Co-Owner, Jennifer Colligas-Moyer, has taken all measurements necessary to keep associates and customers who visit or work in her South Philadelphia store as safe […]

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