Walmart announces biggest-ever distribution center for groceries

The 720,000+ square-foot facility for fresh and frozen groceries in South Carolina's Spartanburg County, set to open in 2024.

October 22 , 2021

Trick to keep produce fresher for longer in fridge goes viral on TikTok

One person shared an extra step they take to keep the fruit and vegetables fresh: "Place a folded napkin on the bottom and the top and it'll absorb all the moisture so [the produce] doesn't get soggy."

October 22 , 2021

FDA identifies second U.S. supplier of Mexican onions linked to major Salmonella outbreak

The FDA says that if consumers and businesses cannot recognize where their whole, fresh onions came from, they should throw them away.

October 22 , 2021

Port Manatee, Del Monte extend import hub relationship

Under the agreement, the Coral Gables, Florida-based Del Monte unit, which has been importing fresh fruit into Port Manatee since 1989, agrees to continue to lease Port Manatee warehouse facilities through at least August 2026.

October 22 , 2021

California: Governor's exec order not enough to alleviate supply chain woes - Ag Council

"Between labor shortages and pandemic-related delays in our already fragile supply chain, it is critical that the state assist in removing the barriers to goods movement in the immediate term and the long term," Ag Council President Emily Rooney said.

October 21 , 2021

Carrefour reports market share gains in France and Spain, as Auchan tie-up talks collapse

French multinational retail corporation Carrefour has reported third-quarter comparable sales up by 0.8 percent year-on-year following tough comparisons from the same quarter last year.

October 21 , 2021

U.S. table grape stocks lower than previous seasons

The USDA's latest cold storage report said that as of a few days ago there were 10.6 million boxes of grapes registered in storage on the West Coast.

October 21 , 2021

Copefrut signs contract committing to 100% clean energy supplies and renewable sources

 “We believe that it is our responsibility to rethink agriculture in the coming years, so we are taking on vital commitments in terms of sustainability and responsibility for the environment."

October 21 , 2021

U.S.: Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to whole, fresh onions hospitalizes more than 100

The outbreak, linked to onions imported from Mexico by an Idaho-based company, has to date been associated with 652 illness across dozens of states, 129 hospitalizations and no deaths.

October 21 , 2021

Port of Oakland reports no congestion, says could help ease port stress

The Port of Oakland has cleared sailing for absent vessels to return amid supply chain difficulties elsewhere.

October 20 , 2021