Kroger Betting Online Grocery Option Will Click With North Texans
Online grocery shopping in North Texas is back because customers want it, said Kroger Dallas division president Dana Zurcher. …
Month: March 2016
Instacart Is.. Generating Profits?
The well-funded grocery delivery startup may be doing much better than expected. …
Judge OKs Haggen Sale To Albertsons
A U.S. bankruptcy court in Delaware has approved the sale of the remaining 29 Haggen stores to Albertsons, essentially ending what’s been a tumultuous 15 months for the Bellingham grocer. …
'Food LINC' To Boost Farm Sales, Grow Local Foods Sector In Ten Regions
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials today joined 15 national and regional philanthropic partners to announce a new initiative to bolster the supply chain for local food systems around ten key U.S. cities. …
How USDA & Partners Eradicated Oriental Fruit Fly From Florida
There’s a good reason why USDA and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) constantly monitor more than 56,000 fruit fly traps they have strategically placed across Florida. An outbreak of exotic fruit flies—one of the most destructive pests of fruit and vegetables—could threaten Florida’s powerhouse agricultural industry. By detecting these pests early and responding rapidly, USDA, FDACS, county officials, and growers can avoid large-scale agricultural losses and keep valuable export markets open. …