Fresh News for the Fresh Produce Industry September 2025

WaudWare’s Parent Company, GrubMarket Reflects on Two Years of the “Sustainable California” Initiative Source: PRNewswire August 6, 2025 — GrubMarket, the AI-powered technology enabler and digital …

WaudWare’s Parent Company, GrubMarket Reflects on Two Years of the “Sustainable California” Initiative

Source: PRNewswire August 6, 2025 — GrubMarket, the AI-powered technology enabler and digital transformer of the American food supply chain industry, as well as one of the largest private food eCommerce companies globally, today proudly reflects on the incredible progress made with its Sustainable California initiative since its inception in 2023.

In just two years, the program has made strides in environmental stewardship and farmer empowerment, teaming up with the non–profit organization, One Tree Planted, to reforest critical regions of the State; partnering with California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) to provide grants and mentorship that help socially disadvantaged farmers obtain organic certification; and offering AI-powered software to help California-based farmers streamline their operations. The impact of Sustainable California has stretched from restoring watersheds and boosting biodiversity to promoting more equitable access to organic markets. Read the article..

How Resilient is Your Supply Chain?

The folks at BDC posted a thought-provoking article on the costs vs benefits of supply chain diversification and why we should consider diversifying supply chains in the first place.

“Whatever the economic or political circumstances, supplier diversification can help you reduce risks. By spreading procurement across multiple vendors, they minimize the impact of disruptions from unforeseen events such as geopolitical conflicts, natural disasters, market fluctuations or trade tensions.”

  1. This 8-minute read covers the answers to these questions:
  2. Why should you diversify your supply chains?
  3. What are the costs and benefits of supply chain diversification?
  4. How to choose new suppliers?
  5. How to maintain good relationships with every supplier?

“Although it is advantageous, finding new suppliers and integrating their products in your everyday operations can present a number of challenges.

Here is a practical overview outlining why you should diversify and how you can do it effectively. The key word is resiliency. Supplier diversification is essential to ensure your business remains viable and sustainable.”

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