GS1 US Celebrates 50-Year Barcode 'Scanniversary' and Heralds Next-Generation Barcode to Support Modern Commerce

On June 26, 1974, a 10-pack of Wrigley's chewing gum adorned with a Universal Product Code barcode was scanned at a Marsh Supermarket in Troy, Ohio, igniting an era of retail and supply chain automation.

COVID-19 related consumer demands and needs creating produce marketplace changes

PMA webinar with e-commerce food-supply giants provided insights about how to adapt to the new normal.

Eldergrow seeks additional herb supplier

As Eldergrow takes off, the company looks for an additional nursery partner that shares its core values and can provide necessary herbs for their culinary gardening program.

Options to optimize

Erico Mattos is leading a charge to find more efficient environmental controls for greenhouse growers.

Embracing the misfits

Abhi Ramesh’s Misfits Market takes produce deemed imperfect and sends it directly to consumers' doorsteps.

Online marketplace Growerstock to match produce buyers and sellers

Industry experts and mobile innovators have partnered to launch the trading platform.

FDA, CDC lift nationwide romaine consumer advisory, announce voluntary labeling agreement

The FDA has not discovered any contaminated hydroponic or greenhouse-grown romaine.

Dresdner Robin completes engineering work on $25 million Baldor Specialty Foods headquarters expansion

The engineering firm helped Baldor expand operations by 110,000 square feet and add 300 new jobs while remaining open.