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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…
What is the Supply Chain and Why Is It Important?
The food industry is an ever-evolving, complex machine. A major part of this machine that often goes overlooked is the supply chain. The supply chain consists of all steps it takes to bring produce from the farm to your…
Bowery Farming Hires Retail Industry Veteran Robert Ybarra as Director of Business Development
NEW YORK, NY — Bowery Farming, the largest U.S. vertical farming company, announces the continued expansion of its leadership team with the hiring of Robert Ybarra as Director of Business Development, reporting to Elayne…
Washington Apple Industry Loses Organic Sales Pioneer
Yakima, WA – Matt Miles, 49, long-time organic salesman in the Washington apple industry, passed peacefully Dec 7th. A 27-year veteran of the apple industry Miles made a name for himself in organic apple sales dating back to…
5 food and beverage trends to watch for 2023
(Image credit: Denys Gromov/Pexels) Sign up for Restaurant SmartBrief today, free. Consumers’ efforts to balance health and wellness with their desire to seek comfort and enjoyment from foods and beverages will drive many of…
‘Plant-based’ has not peaked, but rather grown into a lifestyle
(Image credit: Unsplash) “Plant-based” was an unfamiliar term just a few years ago to most consumers, but today, plant-based eating and products that advertise themselves as plant-based — from mashed potatoes to cleaning…
Federal Reserve’s increasing interest rate hikes put Main Street economy ‘dangerously close’ to edge of lending cliff
Many small business owners are facing lending costs they've never before experienced, just as the economy and consumer demand weakens. Read More
Small businesses are still desperate for workers even as other companies slow hiring
While small business job growth is slowing, it's more because there are not enough workers to hire than business owners pulling back on hiring plans. Read More
