US Convenience Stores Say Looming Healthy Food Rule Puts Food Stamps Use At Risk
US convenience stores could cease accepting food stamps unless the USDA delays a rule requiring more fresh produce and protein in stores.
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Dole sales rise as fresh fruit costs weigh on earnings
Dole reported a 2.9 per cent rise in second-quarter revenue as growth across its diversified fresh produce business offset pressure in its fresh fruit division. Revenue reached…
Heatwave putting pressure on fruit and veg supplies, warns National Drought Group
Supermarkets are facing mounting pressure on fresh produce supplies as England’s widening drought and latest heatwave hit fruit and vegetable growers. Almost three-quarters of…