AmazonFresh Is Causing Customers Some Big Headaches

December 4, 2017 Venessa Wong, Buzzfeed

Complaints about AmazonFresh, the internet retailer's grocery delivery and pickup service, have been flowing freely, proving to those who fear Amazon that the company doesn't do everything perfectly. While AmazonFresh aspires to be the the future of grocery shopping — if online ordering proves convenient enough to replace weekend supermarket trips — it doesn't seem to be quite there yet.

California Supreme Court Rules For Farmworkers, And Upholds Binding Mediation

California’s highest court decided unanimously that farmers may have a labor contract imposed on them if negotiations with a union fail to produce an agreement. Monday’s ruling came in a dispute between the United Farm Workers of America, founded by Cesar Chavez, and Gerawan Farming Inc. Gerawan said it would ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review and overturn Monday’s ruling.

Florida's Citrus Industry Is Still Suffering From Hurricane Irma

When Hurricane Irma made landfall in Southwest Florida on Sept. 10, the state’s citrus groves were hit especially hard. And they were already vulnerable, after more than a decade of struggle against a devastating crop disease. Hurricane Irma’s severe winds, rain and flooding left extensive damage in the groves, which growers say will take years to recover.

$30M Greenhouse Project Planned In Pleasant Prairie

December 4, 2017 Corrinne Hess, BizTimes

A $30 million greenhouse that could employ up to 40 people is planned on a vacant site in Pleasant Prairie. The 35-acre Prairie Produce Farm will be the first Dutch-style hydroponic greenhouse in Wisconsin, according to plans submitted by Jim Hershenbach to the village.

SUNSET #Mokumato Campaign Tops $60,000 In Donations To The Movember Foundation And Exciting Levels Of Consumer Participation

December 4, 2017 Mastronardi Produce®

For the third consecutive year, SUNSET® partnered with the Movember Foundation to raise awareness about men’s health. This year’s $20,000 donation brings the total amount raised by SUNSET® for the Movember Foundation to $60,000. As part of the month-long social media campaign, consumers uploaded more than 250 unique photos to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with #Mokumato and #Movember to help the company share the Movember Foundation’s mission.