Retail & FoodService

Grateful Grazing: A Journey Through California’s Harvest Brings Together School Nutrition and Agriculture Leaders

November 19, 2024 The Dairy Council of California

The event took place at Sacramento’s celebrated Mulvaney’s B&L, where attendees enjoyed a thoughtfully curated dining experience featuring a seasonal menu crafted from locally sourced ingredients with an emphasis on California Grown fruits, vegetables, and tree nuts. Designed to encourage engagement, the evening featured collaborative discussions led from key leaders, including Karen Ross California Secretary of Agriculture and Kim Frinzell, Director of the Nutrition Services Division at the California Department of Education. …

The Path to Finding the Next Stars of the Fresh Produce Industry

November 18, 2024 Phoenix Media Network

The program, which has been a launching pad for past attendees who work in all facets of the industry provides both a framework for understanding the complicated workings of produce and a chance to network with others who share similar goals. …

In Good News for U.S. Consumers, Some Grocery Prices are Dipping for the First Time Since 2020

November 18, 2024 Aimee Picchi, CBS News

The October price decline signals that shoppers could get more relief ahead in the grocery aisles, with a Credit Karma survey in May finding that about one-quarter of Americans had skipped a meal due to food costs. …

Craveable Groceries, Delivered: Stew Leonard’s Now Available on Uber Eats

November 18, 2024 Stew Leonard's

All of Stew Leonard’s iconic New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut locations are available now to shop on the Uber Eats and Uber apps—giving consumers near instant-access to the brand’s exclusive items, from dairy-fresh Christmas Cookie Milk to their chef-made chunky guacamole. …

Equitable Food Initiative Celebrates Gratitude Month

November 18, 2024 Equitable Food Initiative

To celebrate National Gratitude Month, everyone is encouraged to find more inspiration on EFI’s social media channels and share their own gratitude stories that recognize the impact of mentorship, hard work and community within the produce supply chain. These values are a cornerstone of EFI’s mission, supporting a future where workers are respected, supported and celebrated across all levels of the fresh produce industry. …