Nov 30, 2022
The youngest of 21 children, Sarah Frey grew up on a struggling farm in Southern Illinois. At 15, she started her own fresh produce delivery business out of an old pickup truck. Soon after, she took over the family farm and started doing business with the largest grocery retailers in the country. Frey’s story is one...
Nov 23, 2022
Wada farms is a premier example of what can be accomplished through hard work and tireless dedication. Originally established in 1943, Wada Farms was founded by Frank Wada who immigrated to the U.S. from Japan in 1922.
To pursue the love of farming, Frank and his family decided to settle in Pingree, Idaho, where they...
Nov 16, 2022
Visiting the apple orchard is an American fall tradition – as soon as the weather starts to cool, family favorite varieties start to ripen on the trees and call our names. This year, we were on the hunt for SweeTango, a bright red blush over a yellow cream breaking background and officially holds the Guinness world...
Nov 9, 2022
Portland Public Schools is extending its free meal program, now offering no-cost breakfasts and lunches at 53 of its 81 schools. Whitney Ellersick with PPS Nutrition Services says it’s about bringing everyone to the table. This is thanks to the Community Eligibility Provision Pogram. It’s part of the U.S. Department...
Nov 2, 2022
The Kroger-Albersons merger announcement came hard and fast. So has the reaction from grocery retail industry stakeholders and observers, including strategy executive, Brittain Ladd.
The $24.6 billion deal, will create a supermarket company with the reach and resources to fend off big retail grocery competitors like...