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Giant Eagle appoints Bill Artman as CEO
In his four decades at the company, Artman has held various executive leadership roles, including president of supermarkets, executive vice president, and senior vice president of retail operations.
August 30 , 2023
Panama Canal restrictions to stay in place for at least 10 months
Faced with an unprecedented drought this year, combined with the onset of the El Niño weather phenomenon, Panama Canal administrators have cut the draft restrictions for ships transiting its larger neopanamax locks by six feet.
August 29 , 2023
Westfalia Fruit applauds South African avocado exports admission to China
“The recent announcement of South African avocados gaining access to the vibrant Chinese market is not only a triumph for the avocado industry but also a testament to the vision and dedication of the South African government,” the firm says in a release.
August 29 , 2023
Pandol Bros. announces leadership transition
Cheri Diebel will be retiring at the end of 2023 after working for Pandol Bros. since 1981 in varying capacities, most recently as the President/CEO, since January 2012.
August 29 , 2023
Agronometrics in Charts: Washington apples making a comeback this season
The Washington State Tree Fruit Association has projected the state’s apple yield for the current year to surpass 134 million standard 40-pound boxes of fresh apples, reflecting a substantial year-on-year increase of 28.8%.
August 29 , 2023
Florida braces for Hurricane Idalia
Tropical storm watches have been issued for portions of the Atlantic coasts of Florida and Georgia. Storm surge, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and some tornadoes are concerns.
August 29 , 2023
The Fresh Market expanding under Chilean management
The grocery chain is opening a new store in Indiana, pushing its location count to 160 across 22 states.
August 28 , 2023
California avocado growers’ stormy season winds down
This season, avocado growers welcomed more rain than expected, which is beneficial to tree health. However, they had to brave tough market conditions and below-normal temperatures during the early and peak season.
August 28 , 2023
Lack of rain and extreme heat affecting Gaza grape production
This year Gaza produced around 4,000 tons of grapes, 60% less than in 2022, mainly due to extreme heat and lack of rain, Reuters reports.
August 25 , 2023
USDA announces $12M agtech investment
The project will support 76 small businesses conducting high-quality research that addresses critical scientific challenges and opportunities in agriculture.
August 25 , 2023
