Florists Lament Shortage, Especially as Weddings Increase

October 20, 2021 Local Journalism Initiative

As COVID-19 restrictions ease and in-person events, such as weddings, return, supply has been struggling to stay apace with changes in demand, said Sarah Watkin, a veteran of the floral industry at Jim Anderson Flowers in London.

Meat Prices Hurting Delis, Restaurants

October 15, 2021 Stacy Lange, WNEP

Suppliers say shipping problems are driving the shortages and increased prices. Business owners can’t be sure how long this will last.

New Seasons Market Partners with Afresh to Bring Fresher Produce to Consumers

October 14, 2021 Afresh Technologies

Afresh Technologies, an AI-driven technology company building solutions that are transforming the fresh food supply chain, and privately-owned, west coast neighborhood grocer New Seasons Market have partnered to bring Afresh’s Fresh Operating System into select stores in the Pacific Northwest. The partnership will help New Seasons Market reduce complexity within its stores, optimize produce operations, increase sales, and deliver fresher produce to consumers. 

Floral Businesses Are Blooming in 2021

October 7, 2021 Rio Roses / Equiflor

As we head into the holiday season, the demand for flowers is continuing to grow like crazy. The wedding season was hectic, as so many people held their previously postponed ceremonies.

GrubMarket Acquires Renowned SGS Produce, Gaining Significant Momentum in the Food Supply Chain Industry

October 5, 2021 GrubMarket

GrubMarket today announced that it has completed the monumental acquisition of Shapiro-Gilman-Shandler Produce (“SGS Produce”), a major produce and dairy provider in the Greater Los Angeles Area. With over 112 years of history, SGS is a well-established and longstanding produce provider to a wide range of business customers including retailers, wholesalers, government institutions, purveyors, and others.