23 Oct America’s Black farmers work to uproot racism
In the sweltering heat of a greenhouse, Brooke Bridges inspects long rows of tomato plants, pleased to see a bountiful harvest growing....
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22 Oct FMI Illustrates Pandemic’s Effect on Food Prices
FMI has unveiled a “web experience” to illustrate the pandemic’s effect on grocery prices....
09 Jun What’s Next for Farm-to-Table and the Food System at Large.
Written by Ronald Cropper As you know, I run a vendor managed business inside the largest food distributor in the world, and I feel like I am standing on the shore watching a tsunami coming. The problems come in concentric circles as restaurants close, and you...
08 Jun Consumers adapt their habits to avoid waste
"With their pantries stocked, consumers now say that their top food planning strategy is to avoid food waste. Fifty-six percent of consumers said that they are avoiding food waste and saving leftovers for future use. Another 43% of consumers say that they cook just enough...
06 May How To Stop A Looming Food Crisis
Trade restrictions are breaking supply chains, and coronavirus lockdowns are preventing laborers from working on farms. Countries need to step back and stop panicking. Read the full article at ForeignPolicy.com. ...
27 Sep New Murray’s Chickens at FreshPoint!
We're pleased to announce that our partners at FreshPoint will soon have a NEW line of frozen ABF chicken in Cryovacs from Murray's Chicken! First delivery to Freshpoint will be October 1st. This chicken line is antibiotic-free, growth hormone-free, Certified Humane & vegetarian-fed raised on Family Farms with complete...
22 Sep Coffee Butter Bombs perfect for Fall!
Our partners at FreshPoint have some incredible non-produce offerings like these Coffee Butter Bombs from Ladybird Provisions - perfect for that Fall morning cup of coffee! Happy 1st day of Fall, y'all!...
18 Sep Apples in time for Autumnal Equinox!
The Autumnal Equinox is quickly approaching (September 22). As we head into Fall we are reminded of all things apple. Our partners at FreshPoint, Inc. have some gorgeous, domestic options for you! Honeycrisp, Braeburn, Fuji & Pink Pearls - they have pink flesh! Oh the...
14 Sep “Farm Bill: House Proposal Could Wipe out Communities’ Power to Prohibit Pesticides” – Organic Consumers Association
"As lawmakers convene on Capitol Hill to finalize the latest federal Farm Bill, environmental advocates warn that a House proposal could put public health at risk by rolling back restrictions on pesticides in 155 communities nationwide." via Organic Consumers Association Full story HERE image via Organic Consumers...
06 Sep Celebrating 6 years of Resource Group Solutions!
Thanks to ALL who've been a part of Resource Group Solutions! We look forward to continuing to partner in order to build the fresh perimeter, and have a continued positive effect on the food landscape....