At the storied Hunts Point Market in the Bronx, N.Y., space is at a premium, which is why longtime tenant E. Armata — a fourth-generation, family-operated produce wholesaler — is celebrating its recent expansion. .. Read More
While heirlooms can be more challenging to grow in the field, North Carolina-based Happy Dirt farmer-owner Sanford Fishel has found a way to defy the odds... Read More
For every O Organics private-label brand product purchased in July, the company says it will donate a nutritious meal to a child in need... Read More
Local is king at the newest Whole Foods Market in Washington, D.C.’s historic Walter Reed development, where certified organic, conventional and Sourced for Good produce, plus offerings from local farms, abound... Read More
The grocer says it's “serving up a welcome reprieve” for shoppers cooking out this summer — beating the national average cost of an Independence Day cookout and paying shoppers the difference. .. Read More
The Food Safety Modernization Act 204 has a compliance deadline of Jan. 20, 2026. Is your organization ready? A Q&A with Liz Sertl of the not-for-profit information standards organization GS1 US... Read More
Canadian greenhouse grower OriginO has launched a new look for its website alongside its British Columbia-based sales and marketing partner, Oppy. .. Read More
As part of its Zero Hunger | Zero Waste plan, The Kroger Co. says that upon completion of its merger with Albertsons Cos., the combined company will donate 10 billion meals by 2030 to feed people struggling with hunger... Read More
A focus on fresh, affordable food and an enhanced digital strategy has proven a successful combination, says The Kroger Co., which reported its first quarter 2023 results without fuel on June 15... Read More
The Greenhouse Competitions, presented in part by farm sponsors Sunset/Mastronardi Produce Ltd. and Nature Fresh Farms, kicked off June 7 with 183 entries delivered to Kingsville Community Centre in Ontario... Read More
The indoor vertical farmer is the latest controlled environment agriculture company to suffer a setback, but the company's Marc Oshima is confident that AeroFarms will emerge stronger. .. Read More
What is the fresh produce supply chain doing to reduce its carbon emissions? That was among the questions posed to panelists at The Packer’s recent Sustainable Produce Summit in Palm Desert, Calif... Read More
According to The Packer’s 2023 Sustainability Insights survey, most food retailers see sustainability as a priority in their businesses, with about 68% indicating it is a primary or secondary priority... Read More
From one-on-one conversations to a host of activities to educational programming and a lively expo floor, the 2023 West Coast Produce Expo at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa had something for everyone... Read More
Following its affordably priced Easter and spring meal promotions, The Kroger Co. is now promoting menus specially curated for Memorial Day backyard barbecues, featuring grilling favorites and plenty of fresh sides... Read More
Scores of produce industry professionals soaked up the sun, fun, educational and networking opportunities at the 2023 West Coast Produce Expo, May 19-20, at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa... Read More
Flashfood's first annual impact report examines the environmental impact of food waste and how reducing waste at retail has the potential to lower greenhouse gas emissions. .. Read More
Equitable Food Initiative and Measure to Improve have released an eye-opening case study based on the results of their recently completed two-year “Produce and Reduce” pilot program. .. Read More
In a move that could be dubbed “May Madness,” The Kroger Co. is promoting a brunch to celebrate Mother's Day, complete with dessert and mimosas, all for less than $2 per serving... Read More
Snacking, seasonality and new varieties were among the top trends at the recent 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show in Toronto... Read More
The Devens, Mass.-based cultivator of packaged lettuce grown through controlled environment agriculture is thinking big this National Salad Month... Read More
