ZAG Technical Services, an award-winning IT consulting firm, managed services and IT security provider in the Ag, Food & Beverage industries, has announced the release of Syncrova, a ground-breaking tech solution designed to help companies up and down the supply chain easily access and utilize the data they are already generating to glean insight level analytics that drive competitive advantage.

Syncrova leverages data collected by Famous Software, agriculture’s leading enterprise resource planning system, as well as other ERPs from the fields, packinglines, warehouses, logistics and shipping

Albertsons Cos. Inc. announced the launch of its Flash grocery service, allowing customers to receive their DriveUp & Go and delivery orders in as little as 30 minutes — available now at more than 2,000 locations.

“Shoppers today want fast pickup and delivery, and Albertsons is meeting this expectation with our new Flash service,” said Stephen Menaquale, senior vice president of eCommerce and fulfillment for Albertsons Cos. "Whether you’re missing a key ingredient for tonight’s dinner, or need a healthy snack for your kid’s lunchbox, families can turn to Albertsons to quickly replenish their

Food Lion Feeds is committing $20,000 to assist with disaster recovery and relief efforts from Hurricane Idalia following flooding and power outages that impacted southern Georgia communities. The donation will help American Red Cross in providing food, emergency shelter, relief supplies and comfort to those affected by the catastrophic destruction. Food Lion Feeds was founded in 2014 by Food Lion, an omnichannel grocery retailer, to address food insecurity in the towns and cities it serves.

The donation also helps support American Red Cross volunteers who are driving emergency response

GrubMarket has completed the acquisition of Hunts Point, NY-based Mendez International, a multi-generation family-owned wholesale distribution business based in the iconic Hunts Point Produce Market.

Mendez International is a leading provider of high-quality tropical fruits, including plantains, bananas, avocados, limes, mangos, and taro, sourced from its extensive network of producers across Costa Rica, Ecuador, the Dominican Republic and Jamaica. With an unwavering commitment to quality, service and customer satisfaction, Mendez International has become a go-to source of fresh tropical

Sprouts Farmers Market opened its 400th store last week in Haddon Township, NJ. As a part of the company’s five-year plan, it remains committed to a robust growth strategy, aiming to expand 10 percent year over year.

“Following the unveiling of our 399th store just last week in Rialto, CA, and now, on the opposite coast, our 400th store celebrates its opening in Haddon Township, NJ,” said Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts. “The expansion not only marks a significant milestone, but also represents our success in offering high-quality better-for-you products to our customers coast to coast.”

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As cooler temperatures start to become more prominent, it brings the transition from hot summer days to the fall season of football, the World Series, a new school term and leaf raking. It will also set the stage for more indoor home cooking once again. That will call for a variety of hardy vegetable items intended for soups, stews, roasts and side dishes.

Here are some popular vegetables your shoppers will be seeking now through winter.

• Broccoli: Market steady on a moderate demand. Good supplies on both bunched and crowns from California. The quality and condition are excellent.
• Cauliflo