Year: 2024

Ardent Mills Names Sheryl Wallace, Cargill U.S. Origination and Grain President, as new Chief Executive Officer

May 28, 2024 Ardent Mills

Ardent Mills announced that its board of directors has appointed Sheryl Wallace as its new chief executive officer, effective July 8. Sheryl, who has served on Ardent Mills’ board since 2020 and most recently serves as the president of U.S. origination and grain at Cargill, brings nearly 30 years of experience and a successful track record of leadership in business growth, strategy, commercial, trading and risk management in the food and agriculture industries.  …

Ferrero Group’s 15th Sustainability Report Demonstrates Solid Progress as Company Accelerates Efforts to Meet its Targets

May 28, 2024 Ferrero Group

In collaboration with partners on the ground, Ferrero has also helped address complex supply chain challenges, like deforestation, across the areas from which it sources ingredients. For example, using satellite mapping to help increase traceability of cocoa back to farm level to 93% in 2022/23.  As well as working extensively with cutting edge technology, Ferrero is a long-standing member of the World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) and the International Cocoa Initiative (ICI). …

Prince Edward Island Celebrates Inaugural International Day of Potato

May 28, 2024 Prince Edward Island Potatoes

The potato industry on PEI is excited to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Potato. In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 30 as the International Day of Potato. Potatoes are eaten by more than one billion people around the world and are an important food source. Here on Prince Edward Island, we are uniquely aware of the importance of potatoes. …

Fruit World Unveils an Exciting California Grape Season

May 28, 2024 Fruit World

Fruit World is delighted to introduce an expansion of its specialty organic grape program with the
introduction of new and unique heritage varieties. Fruit World will kick off the season with
Champagne grapes available in mid-July, followed by their famed Thomcords and new heritage
varietals at the end of July. These high-flavor grapes are perfect for a stunning summer
charcuterie board, picnics, poolside snacks, and more. …

ThroughPut.AI and Inteligistics Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Agriculture and Fresh Produce Supply Chains

May 28, 2024 ThroughPut Inc.

ThroughPut.AI, in collaboration with Inteligistics, will enable growers, suppliers, carriers, distributors, and retailers to significantly improve the efficiency of their supply and cold chain operations, thus ensuring that all fresh products – ranging from berries and vegetables to fish and meat – is sold profitably on-time and in-full for faster, fresher and safer delivery with full supply chain visibility. …