GrubMarket acquires Bay Cities Produce, expands Northern California footprint
GrubMarket has acquired Bay Cities Produce, a foodservice distributor based in San Leandro, CA. This acquisition marks a major milestone in expanding the company's footprint in the Northern California foodservice industry.
Idaho-Oregon Growers honor Kay Riley, Mike Thornton
Two longtime members of the Idaho-Eastern Oregon onion industry were honored on Feb. 4 at the annual Idaho-Malheur County Onion Growers Association Meeting held at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario, OR.
Kay Riley, former owner-partner and general manager of Snake River Produce in Ontario, and Mike Thornton, University of Idaho professor of plant science on the research team at the Parma Research and Extension Center, were inducted into the Idaho-Eastern Oregon Onion Committee Hall of Fame at a presentation during the luncheon.
Edible Garden rolls out zero-waste inspired curb-side sustainable pots
Edible Garden AG Inc. a leader in controlled environment agriculture (CEA), locally grown, organic and sustainable produce and products, announced the full-scale rollout of its curb-side recyclable pot across its retail distribution network.
Sollum Technologies, Indoor Ag-Con scholarship
Indoor Ag-Con and Sollum Technologies named the recipients of the inaugural Sollum Student Scholarship to Indoor Ag-Con: Erica Hernandez and Brandan Shur. These two PhD students, both conducting research in controlled environment agriculture, will receive an all-expense-paid opportunity to attend the March 11-12 edition of Indoor Ag-Con at the Westgate Las Vegas.
Market Minute: Increased asparagus volume is timely for promoting
Did you know asparagus is recognized as the king of vegetables. And were you aware that asparagus can grow up to 10 inches inside of one day? It’s also one of the most popular vegetables served at dinners. Even the ancient Egyptians enjoyed it some 20,000 years ago.
Comin’ In Hot sweet corn merchandising display contest ready to boost sales
Sunshine Sweet Corn Farmers of Florida, a collective of fresh sweet corn growers and shippers in Florida, is turning up the heat once again with its second annual Comin’ In Hot merchandising display contest — offering $5,000 in prizes to reward the most creative and effective retail displays.
Emanuel Lazopoulos joins Church Bros. board as Robert Thurber retires
Church Brothers Farms announced that after 15 years of dedicated service, Robert Thurber is retiring from its board of directors, leaving behind strategic contributions that have significantly shaped the company’s growth. In a new chapter of leadership, Emanuel Lazopoulos, a seasoned veteran in the produce industry, will join the board, bringing with him a wealth of expertise and fresh perspectives to help guide the company forward.
Natural Delights sees major growth ahead
The Natural Delights team is thriving following a record-breaking 2024 holiday sales season and is set to leverage the significant growth expected in 2025. The brand is already seeing early indications of consumer preferences for indulgent, yet convenient health foods, which are driving the continued expansion of the Medjool date category.
1-800-Flowers.com teamed up with Uber Direct
1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc. and Uber Technologies Inc. announced a collaboration leveraging Uber Direct, Uber’s white-label delivery service, to help florists nationwide fulfill more orders. The announcement came just ahead of Valentine’s Day—one of the busiest floral holidays of the year.
Hoffman Nursery Inc. promotes Alex Stanley-Stretch to marketing manager
Hoffman Nursery Inc. announced the promotion of Alex Stanley-Stretch from marketing coordinator to marketing manager. In this expanded role, Stanley-Stretch will lead the nursery’s marketing strategy, brand development and customer engagement efforts, reinforcing the company’s commitment to excellence in the horticulture industry.