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US labour market was still resilient at the end of 2022
The number of Americans filing new claims for jobless benefits dropped to a three-month low last week while layoffs fell 43 percent in December, pointing to a still-tight labour market that could force the Federal Reserve to…
Sumo Citrus Returns, Readies for Historic 2023 Season With Largest Crop on Record
DINUBA, Calif. — Sumo Citrus, the wildly popular, award winning mandarin known for its next level sweetness, texture and distinct look, will burst back into fruit aisles this January. The most pampered fruit in the world,…
Church Brothers Solidifies Retail Value Added Lineup With Addition of New Items
SALINAS, Calif. – Church Brothers Farms is expanding their retail value added lineup with three new items: Green Beans, Sugar Snap Peas, and Snow Peas. All three products are washed, ready to enjoy and offered in 12 oz, 8 oz,…
Consumer and business interest in the metaverse is growing Accenture
Consumers and businesses are getting more interested in the metaverse, according to a report by Accenture. The interest is in the metaverse as a creator economy and tool to enhance day-to-day tasks, and Accenture believes the…
Sesame just became an official U.S. food allergen. So why are restaurant brands now adding it to foods?
On January 1, the U.S. government began recognizing sesame as a major food allergen, making it the ninth such ingredient subject to specific labeling and manufacturing regulatory requirements. It’s a long-awaited update,…
Inflation of Food Prices Climbs to a Record High in the U.K.
Food inflation in U.K. stores jumped to a record high last month with retailers warning of another year of elevated prices. The British Retail Consortium said Wednesday that food inflation accelerated to 13.3% in December,…
Where Was ‘The Menu’ on HBO Max Filmed? Top Filming Locations
The Menu is a dark comedy following Margot (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Tyler (Nicholas Hoult) as they dine at an exclusive restaurant called Hawthorne. During their time at the fancy establishment, they meet the world famous chef,…
US fresh produce industry tries to cope with higher labour costs – FreshPlaza.com
Read More The percentage of US farm labor wages is rising and is as high as 38% for fruit and 29% for the vegetable share of production. Producers in the US are also struggling to secure enough laborers to perform…
Farm To Table And The Produce Industry
In today’s world, many people are becoming increasingly aware of where their food comes from. Farm to table is a term that describes a food production system in which fresh produce is sourced directly from local farms and…
