California Strawberry Commission Hosts Legislative Event Celebrating National Strawberry Month 

As a kickoff to National Strawberry Month in May, the California Strawberry Commission (CSC) hosted its annual Strawberry Legislative Reception in Sacramento, bringing together California strawberry growers and legislators to discuss the current and future state of the industry. The reception builds on a long history of collaboration between elected officials and CSC on the industry’s behalf. 

Rice Fruit Company and Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay Launch Joint Conservation Project

April 29, 2024 Rice Fruit Company

Rice Fruit Company announces a partnership with the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s Pennsylvania Lawn Conversion Project. This collaboration marks a significant step forward in the Alliance’s mission to revolutionize regional land management practices, as well as Rice Fruit’s dedication to land sustainability and environmental responsibility.

GrubMarket Expands Further into South Africa Through the Acquisition of Global Produce

April 29, 2024 GrubMarket

As a part of GrubMarket’s portfolio, Global Produce will utilize GrubMarket’s innovative, AI-powered WholesaleWare software suite, the company’s software-as-a-service platform that provides food industry wholesalers and distributors with seamless financial management, powerful sales support, online ordering, precise inventory management, lot traceability, grower accounting, and automated routing and logistics; GrubAssist, GrubMarket’s groundbreaking enterprise AI assistant that empowers food supply chain businesses with deep insights & intelligent analysis; and Orders IO, GrubMarket’s custom branded, mobile eCommerce solution.

Sodexo to Launch Thousands of Hot Food-Producing Robots Across Healthcare, Education, and Corporate Industries

April 29, 2024 Sodexo North America

In a visionary move aimed at redefining hot food robotic technology, Sodexo and ART have announced a partnership to deploy thousands of state-of-the-art hot food robotic kiosks across Sodexo-served facilities throughout the U.S. A culmination of Sodexo’s global leadership and ART’s progress in robotics and AI, this partnership will establish new benchmarks in the automated dining domain.

Compass Group Reinforces Commitment to Reduce Food Waste on 8th Annual Stop Food Waste Day

April 29, 2024 Compass Group

From partnering with FoodTank to host the inaugural Waste Warrior awards in New York City to Teaching Kitchens and chef stations featuring no-waste recipes at schools, corporate cafes and other venues across the country, Compass Group, the world’s largest foodservice and support services company, is celebrating the eighth annual Stop Food Waste Day by raising awareness of the issue and inspiring action.