Produce Boost; Eggs are Damn Expensive Pt.III; In the Mix; Product Recall Alert; Heart-Shaped Donuts
This— We haven’t heard much from the vertical farming sector in a while, but however you feel about it, we can it agree it makes a lot of sense, yeah? However you feel about Walmart, the fact is, they’re the #1 grocer in America. And they’re putting their money behind vertical farms. Good stuff. Sunny Side-up— Delaware high school students are learning the principles of farming. A program at William Penn High School even teaches its students, something crucial; how to care for chickens and harvest eggs— which are sold to the community, deeply discounted. Round-Up (in a Round-Up)— Nation’s Restaurant News has an upbeat, new video series called In the Mix. This one’s a nice collection of trends and forecasts for ’23; delivered in five and a half minutes. Recall— A packaging defect has caused Conagra Brands to recall over 2.5 million pounds of canned meat. Check your pantry. Finally— Next up, Valentine’s Day.