Rosauers Buys ‘Hank’s Harvest Foods’ Expanding Their Chain
Rosauers has taken over the family-owned business ‘Hank’s Harvest Foods’ in Twisp, Washington, adding it to their fleet of stores. …
Month: July 2024
Whole Foods Market Releases 2023 Impact Report Highlighting Agriculture as a Force for Good
Whole Foods Market released its second annual Impact Report – available here – which provides an in-depth look at the company’s investments in reducing waste, championing climate smart agriculture, empowering its Team Members, thoughtfully sourcing its products, and strengthening the communities in which it operates. …
States Most Impacted by Food Recalls in Recent Years
Over the past few years, the number of food recalls issued by the two agencies has increased. From 2020 to 2023, the total number of recalls grew from 454 to 547, an increase of more than 20%. This growth took place across all classes of recall, but notably the number of Class I recalls has increased in each year since 2020. And through the first half of 2024, the number of total recalls is set to roughly match 2023’s total. …
Lipman Family Farms Announces Acquisition of Jones & Church Farms in Tennessee
Lipman Family Farms is excited to announce the addition of Jones & Church Farms of Unicoi, Tennessee to the Lipman farming network. This acquisition underscores Lipman’s unwavering commitment to family farming, sustainable practices, and the expansion of fresh produce availability throughout the United States. …
Measure to Improve Supports SQFI on new SQF Sustainability Addendum for Integrated Pest Management
Measure to Improve, the fresh produce industry’s go-to sustainability experts, is excited to announce the collaboration with SQFI on a new SQF Sustainability Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Addendum for Pollinator Protection that can be used alongside the SQF Food Safety Code: Primary Plant Production for certification. This collaboration demonstrates Measure to Improve’s and SQFI’s leadership in finding collaborative solutions to promote sustainable agriculture, protect essential pollinators, and help growers incorporate emerging IPM demands with existing food safety structures they are already familiar with. …