Year: 2024

USDA Proposes Revising the Section 8e Import Inspection Fee Structure for Fresh Fruits, Vegetables and other Products

June 23, 2024 The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS)

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is proposing revisions to the regulations governing the inspection and certification of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other products. These proposed changes include a per-pound fee structure for certain Section 8e import inspections, a minimum fee equivalent to a 2-hour charge computed at the current established hourly rate, whichever is greater, and a 50 percent reduction to the sublot fee. …

Traverse City Cherry, Apple Grower Optimistic New Climate Program Will Address Soil Health

June 23, 2024 Michigan State University AgBioResearch

Part of the reason for such varied production totals is due to changing climate patterns, said Raul Gomez, operations manager of Wunsch Farms based in Traverse City. The farm is a sixth-generation cherry and apple farm located on Old Mission Peninsula. …

Southeastern Grocers Donates $70,000 and Breakfast Essentials to Combat Summer Hunger

June 21, 2024 Southeastern Grocers

Southeastern Grocers Inc. (SEG) in partnership with the SEG Gives Foundation, is proud to announce a combined donation of $70,000, along with 7,000 gallons of milk, 7,000 boxes of cereal and 7,000 bunches of bananas, to seven food banks across the Southeast. This initiative aims to combat food insecurity among families during the summer months. …

Giant Eagle and Upside Partner to Offer More Personalized Value to Customers

June 21, 2024 Giant Eagle

This partnership with Giant Eagle is an example of the ways we can influence a retailer’s profitability by helping them grow their customer base and increase adoption of their loyalty programs. We’re excited to grow our relationship and find new ways to drive more people in-store. …

The Giant Company And Its Customers Raise More Than $400,000 For Healing Our Planet Initiatives

June 21, 2024 The GIANT Company

Through its Healing Our Planet initiative, The GIANT Company announced it raised $403,360 in partnership with its customers to support Planet Bee Foundation™ and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful™. During the month of May, customers at GIANT, MARTIN’S and GIANT Heirloom Market stores were invited to round up their grocery purchases to the nearest dollar to support each organization. …