Afresh Technologies and Albertsons Companies Implement AI-Powered Platform to Help Improve Fresh Produce Inventory and Reduce Waste Going to Landfill

January 13, 2023 Afresh Technologies

Afresh Technologies announced the completion of an enterprise rollout of the Afresh predictive ordering and inventory management platform. The system was implemented in more than 2,200 Albertsons Cos. banner  stores including Safeway, Jewel-Osco, Shaw’s, Vons and ACME.

Applied UV, Inc. Secures Sizeable Continuing Order from Fresh Taste Produce Ltd. for Spoilage Prevention Technology

January 13, 2023 Applied UV

Applied UV, Inc., a proven innovative UV technology solutions leader, has secured an order for more than $400,000 for its Airocide® by Sterilumen air purification systems from Fresh Taste Produce Ltd.

Study Shows 69% of U.S. Consumers Demand Verification of Retailer & Brand Claims About Sustainability

January 12, 2023 Marine Stewardship Council

Fairtrade America, the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), and the Non-GMO Project have partnered to launch the “Little Labels, Big Impact” campaign to draw attention to third-party certification labels on food products that help build more sustainable and resilient food systems for people and the planet. Nearly 70% of American seafood consumers demand that retailers’ and brands’ claims about sustainability and the environment be clearly labeled and third-party verified (GlobeScan 2023).

Seafood-Related Natural Toxin and Scombrotoxin Fish Poisoning Illnesses for Fish Other than Molluscan Shellfish Investigation Update

January 12, 2023 FDA

The table is managed and updated when a significant number of illnesses have been investigated in a specific period of time or at least quarterly.

Dümmen Orange Enters Exclusive Partnership with Cacti Youngplants for Sticculents

January 12, 2023 Dümmen Orange

Dümmen Orange and Cacti Youngplants are entering into an exclusive partnership for producing and marketing Sticculents®. Dümmen Orange will handle breeding and production of the plants, while Cacti Youngplants will be responsible for assembly and all market-facing commercial activities.