U.S.-Africa Trade Desk Secures $56 Million South African Table Grape Deal, Benefiting US Consumers and Boosting US-Africa Trade

June 27, 2024 Prosper Africa

Prosper Africa is proud to announce the United States – Africa Trade Desk (USATD)’s first $56M trade deal for 700 containers (1,260,000 crates) of South African-grown table grapes to the U.S. The U.S.-Africa Trade Desk is a joint venture between Prosper Africa and Afritex Ventures, whose mandate is to bridge the gap between African agricultural suppliers and US buyers.

Registration for PROGNOSFRUIT is Open

The Prognosfruit Conference is Europe’s leading annual event for the apple and pear sector, gathering growers from across Europe and beyond. Following last year’s successful return to Trentino, Prognosfruit 2024 will take place in Budapest, Hungary, from the 7th to the 9th of August 2024.

How Hero Bread Raises $21 Million In Less Than 90 Days To Accelerate Its Low-Carb Artisanal Bakery Business

June 27, 2024 Douglas Yu, Forbes

Hero Bread, a Californian startup dedicated to producing an artisanal line of low-carb and high nutrition baked goods, has amassed $21 million in latest financing to fuel their product innovation and retail expansion.

Wawa Celebrates: Wawa Welcome America with Annual Hoagie Day Tradition, Saluting Everyday Heroes in America’s Birthplace

June 27, 2024 Wawa, Inc.

Wawa celebrates Hoagie Day! Wawa will distribute 15,000 free turkey hoagies to the public, as well as donate 10,000 hoagies to Philabundance, the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia, and the Veterans Multi-Service Center. In addition, admission to Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center will be FREE all day, courtesy of Wawa.

Southeastern Grocers Celebrates National Pollinator Month by Reaffirming Commitment to Pollinators

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG), parent company and home of Harveys Supermarket and Winn-Dixie grocery stores, is reaffirming its commitment to the health of pollinators in recognition of National Pollinator Month and highlighting its Fresh Supplier of the Year, L&M, for the critical steps the grower is taking to protect these crucial members of our environment.