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RECALL TERMINATED: Taylor Farms Iceberg Lettuce Sourced from Central Mexico

Update 1:00PM Taylor Farms provided an update in regards to their voluntary recall. The Taylor Farms products that were the...

Industry Alert: Cyclospora Outbreak

July 13th, 2026 You may have seen recent news coverage about a rise in cyclosporiasis cases across the United States...

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Midwest Foods Goes to FAB: Notes from Charleston

Leadership, agriculture, and community lessons from the national workshop for women in food and beverage What I Brought Home from...

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Designing Waste Out of the Food System

Takeaways from the 2026 ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit Food waste remains one of the biggest challenges and opportunities facing...

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A Different Kind of Earth Month

In the April 2026 issue of Produce Business, Midwest Foods’ Alex Frantz shares key insights about local sourcing, while challenging...

Chicago Chefs Cook “I Cook For” Benefit

Chicago Chefs Cook “I Cook For” Benefit: Supporting the Local Food Community We were proud to sponsor Chicago Chefs Cook’s...

Midwest Foods at 2026 Everything Local Conference

During the final week of January, Midwest Foods participated in the 2026 From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference in...

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Why Strong Sales Leadership Matters in Produce Distribution

In produce distribution, sales leadership is not just about driving revenue. It plays a critical role in how distributors support...

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Sustainability as Leadership in Produce Distribution

Sustainability in produce is no longer a “nice to have.” It is quickly becoming a baseline expectation across foodservice, retail,...

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Chicago Restaurant Week

Chicago Restaurant Week is one of the most exciting times of the year for our city’s dining scene. For diners,...