California Grown Encourages Locals to Buy, Eat and Enjoy California Products with New ‘The Sound of Good’ Campaign

August 5, 2024 California Grown

By harnessing visual, audio and interactive user-generated content, the organizations are engaging consumers’ senses, paying homage to California’s year-round agricultural legacy, and showcasing the distinctiveness of its food from other regions.

It’s Bargain Strawberries Galore as Tesco Moves in to Help Growers After Recent Crop Flush

August 5, 2024 Mike Baess, Tesco

Taking more crops from suppliers when they’re in abundance and offering them to customers is part of Tesco’s ongoing work to tackle food waste wherever it occurs – from farm to fork. Tesco believes that no food that could be eaten should be wasted.

Chase and DoorDash Announce Expansion of Partnership to Include New Grocery Benefits for Chase Sapphire and Other Consumer Branded Cards

August 5, 2024 DoorDash

Chase Sapphire and other eligible Chase cardmembers will receive recurring benefits on orders from over 150,000 grocery, convenience, and non-restaurant stores on DoorDash. This partnership also provides access to a complimentary DashPass membership for existing Chase cardmembers and consumers who sign up now through December 31, 2027.

Walmart, Costco Join Major Retailers and Sign onto Grocery Code of Conduct

The federal, provincial and territorial agriculture ministers [in Canada] announced that all major retailers have agreed to join the code of conduct, including Walmart and Costco, which until now had yet to sign onto the agreement.

Farm Boy Launches ‘Nourish to Flourish’ Initiative: Supporting Meal Programs and Fostering Food Literacy Initiatives

August 5, 2024 Farm Boy Company Inc.

This initiative will foster an environment where children not only eat well, but also develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for the origins and journey of food from farm to plate. nourish to flourish extends far beyond the school walls. In addition to funding for in-school meal programs, the program will offer educational experiences such as immersive trips to farms, school gardens, and guest speaker events. nourish to flourish seeks to empower students with the knowledge and skills to make healthy choices that will sustain them for a lifetime – fostering a sense of wonder, respect, and stewardship for the earth.