ARS Develops New Disease-Resistance Traits for Sugarbeets

July 1, 2024 USDA Tellus

Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists have bred new disease-resistant sugarbeet lines using cutting-edge genome mapping technologies. By adapting these new genomic lines and genomic tools, plant breeders are now able to greatly improve the sugarbeet’s tolerance to disease.   

Braga Fresh to Debut Chopped Salad Kits at Organic Produce Summit

July 1, 2024 Braga Fresh

Braga Fresh is a sponsor of the 2024 Organic Produce Summit in Monterey where the company will debut two chopped salad kits under the Josie’s Organics brand in booth #607 at the summit exhibition on July 11.

Frieda’s Brings a Taste of Paris to Your Produce Aisle for the Summer Olympics

July 1, 2024 Frieda's Inc.

Frieda’s Branded Produce, renowned for its vibrant and delicious offerings, is excited to celebrate the summer season with a unique campaign featuring their popular French-style crêpes. These ready-to-eat crepes are light and delicate, making them the perfect addition to any sweet or savory summer spread.

USApple Announces Staff Promotion of Christopher Gerlach

One of Gerlach’s unique skills is his ability to turn complex information into clear insights. He synthesizes data quickly and effectively, revealing important trends with clarity. Instead of providing a data dump, he analyzes thousands of rows of data from multiple sources to ultimately present compelling and easy-to-understand graphics and charts. As he’s deepened his knowledge of the apple industry by visiting members across the country, building a network, and asking the right questions, this talent has been amplified.

Shipt Announces New Same-Day Delivery Partnership with the Save Mart Companies

July 1, 2024 Shipt

Shipt, the retail tech company connecting consumers to delightful, same-day delivery, is proud to announce its partnership with the largest regional grocery retailer in California, The Save Mart Companies, to provide delivery solutions from their three banner stores: Save Mart, Lucky California, and FoodMaxx. This partnership adds more than 170 stores to the Shipt Marketplace in California and Nevada.