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Vegetable gains see lowest retail sales increase since mid-March
Consumer concern over COVID-19 remains high but stable, with 57% being extremely concerned, according to wave 16 of the IRI shopper sentiment survey s... READ MORE »
Global research and development hub opened by UPL Ltd.
UPL Ltd. announced Aug. 10 the opening of a new, state-of-the-art research and development hub in Research Triangle Park, NC, USA. The OpenAg Center,... READ MORE »
Retail produce sales remain highly elevated amid virus, economic woes
More than four months after the big spikes in grocery sales at the start of the pandemic, CPG sales continue to track well ahead of the 2019 baseline.... READ MORE »
Demand drives double-digit gains for produce in mid-July
After weeks of growing transactions and spending in the foodservice channel, the rising number of COVID-19 cases around the country prompted many stat... READ MORE »
Western Growers’ members cope with COVID-19 by innovating
Of the $1.4 billion in relief checks already provided to more than 80,000 farmers and ranchers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, less than 2%, about ... READ MORE »
Organic fresh produce sales register double-digit growth in Q2
Total organic fresh produce sales and volume registered double-digit growth in the second quarter of 2020, with April-June 2020 sales increasing 17 pe... READ MORE »
Data shows top 10 vegetables increased in dollar sales versus year ago
Grocery sales have trended above 2019 levels since the second week of March. Gains during non-holiday weeks had been experiencing some erosion in what... READ MORE »
COVID-19 safety measures in Michigan funded by $1.25M in grants
As a result of high demand for the Michigan Agricultural Safety Grant program, and a clear need to help small farms mitigate risks of the COVID-19 vir... READ MORE »
Top 10 vegetables increased in dollar sales versus year ago
All 2020 holidays affected by the coronavirus pandemic have seen strong sales results, from Easter and Mother’s Day to Memorial Day and Father’s D... READ MORE »
Digital solutions for vegetable greenhouse growers goal of partnership
As part of its commitment to helping growers sustainably meet increasing global needs through digital solutions, Bayer has entered a strategic partner... READ MORE »
