Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. and EmpowerFresh have partnered to help AWG members manage inventory, forecast and replenish orders using advanced AI-driven order and ad writing tools. 

The EmpowerFresh tools are integrated into key internal data systems for seamless, more productive and increased gross profit operations, while reducing food waste and providing fresher produce to their customers.

GLOBALG.A.P. North America will be hosting the next Stronger Together online training on responsible recruitment practices for the U.S. produce supply chain on Monday, March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The National Watermelon Promotion Board released its latest consumer research and marketing guide designed to arm retailers and producers with information to make fact-based strategic decisions and build awareness of the opportunities within the watermelon category.

ZAG Technical Services, an IT consulting firm, has started the year strong reinforcing its role as a trusted technology advisor, with three awards for dedication and contributions to agriculture in the technology space.

Earlier this week U.S. Customs & Border Protection officers at the Otay Mesa Commercial Facility discovered approximately 2,900 pounds of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment of carrots.

Officers encountered a 44-year-old man driving a commercial tractor trailer hauling a shipment manifested as carrots. The driver, a valid border crossing card holder, was referred for further examination by CBP officers along with the tractor, trailer, and shipment.

California-based grocer The Save Mart Cos. has partnered with Flashfood. The company's free app connects shoppers with fresh produce, meat and other high-quality groceries at up to 50 percent off, diverting food waste from landfills and offering great deals on groceries at the same time.