Unata's Annual Grocery eCom Forecast: 1 In 3 Will Order Online In 2017

February 3, 2017 Unata

Unata, the leader in 1-to-1 digital solutions for grocers, reveals the full findings from their 2017 Grocery eCommerce Forecast. The report, completed in partnership with Brick Meets Click, surveyed over 500 U.S. shoppers about online grocery shopping habits, intent and barriers in order to help retailers understand where to focus their efforts in 2017.

UC Davis Announces 2017 Postharvest Technology Short Course & Workshops

The University of California, Davis has just announced the follwing 2017 short courses and workshops covering teh latest postharvest lessons, technology and best practices. Be sure to add the following events to your calendar.

National Grant Funds Local Farmer’s Project

February 3, 2017 PRO*ACT, LLC

Cultivating Change is a local farm grant program created by Greener Fields Together as a way to give back to the local farmers who play a crucial role in PRO*ACT’s fresh produce supply chain. Funded by donations from PRO*ACT’s distributor network, Cultivating Change is committed to supporting local farms to improve their ability to grow, market, and distribute safe and sustainable produce.

Bring California Sunshine To Shoppers With Specialty Citrus

February 3, 2017 Frieda’s Inc.

California specialty citrus supplies are back after a few weeks of winter rainstorms. Cheer up shoppers with California-grown exotic citrus varieties like Tahitian pummelos, kumquats and other “quat” varieties, specialty lemons, and more.

Wonderful Citrus Acquires DNE International

February 3, 2017 Wonderful Citrus

Wonderful Citrus, America’s largest integrated grower, shipper and packer of fresh citrus, has purchased DNE World Fruit, the largest citrus marketer in Florida, DNE International, the largest citrus exporter in Florida, and the assets of World Pack Cold Storage, a division of DNE Imports.