Metro Adding Self-Checkout Units And Testing Scan-And-Go To Deal With Wage Hikes

February 6, 2018 The Canadian Press

Metro Inc. will soon test scan-and-go technology and increase the number of self-checkout machines in its grocery stores as it looks to offset higher minimum wages in Ontario and Quebec.

Taylor Farms Teams-Up With Mike’s Mighty Good Ramen In National College Tour Giveaway

February 6, 2018 Taylor Farms

Taylor Farms, a leading producer of value-added healthy fresh foods, is participating in a national college tour giveaway with 15 additional food brands. The giveaways, hosted by Mike’s Mighty Good Craft Ramen, are taking place between February 5th – 16th at ten colleges campus across the nation.

Sun World Grants New Fruit Licenses In South Africa, Peru, Morocco And Tunisia

February 6, 2018 Sun World Innovations

Sun World Innovations, the fruit breeding, technology and licensing business unit within Sun World International, LLC, has licensed six additional grape and stonefruit companies in South Africa, Peru, Morocco and Tunisia to grow and market its lines of proprietary fruit, Sun World Innovations Vice President of Licensing Garth Swinburn said.

Capitalizing On Brand Collaborations, California Giant Berry Farms Adds Value And Expands Reach

February 6, 2018 California Giant Berry Farms

What is created when fresh produce brands team up for a day full of food, fun, and photography? Pure magic.California Giant Berry Farms has once again collaborated with Envy™ apples, to produce a variety of craveable, consumable, and on-trend content. Recipes, photos, and videos from this partnership – starting with a “Galentine’s Day” soiree – will be promoted across both brands’ digital platforms to appeal to each other’s audiences and inspire purchases of the premium berries and apples.

First Educational Session At OPS 2018 Announced

February 6, 2018 The Organic Produce Summit

The first of six educational sessions to be held at the Organic Produce Summit 2018 has been confirmed and will focus on the disruptive direct-to-consumer food business and its impact on fresh organic produce and the changing retail landscape. “E-Grocery and the Future of Organic Fresh Produce at Retail” will feature representatives from three of the nation’s leading digital grocers and meal delivery companies at OPS 2018, July 11-12 in Monterey, CA.