Aldi will add about 400 stores in the Southeast U.S. through the planned acquisition of Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarket, the company said Aug. 16... Read More
- Aug 16, 2023
- Produce Retail
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Heyvel Produce LLC for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More
- Aug 16, 2023
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act , Texas
Having a rambutan program brings diversity to a retailer’s shelves and entices shoppers to head to their stores for this unique item, says Gabe Bernal, vice president for Seasons Farm Fresh... Read More
- Aug 14, 2023
- Specialties , Produce Retail , Merchandising
Fourth-generation, family-owned greenhouse grower Mastronardi Produce is set to launch its new United States-grown Sunset Wow Organic strawberries at the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, Calif., Oct. 19-21... Read More
- Aug 14, 2023
- Strawberries , Controlled Environment Agriculture
Rijk Zwaan was honored with the top spot, winning Best in Show. Sun Orchards, Califresh and Ocean Mist Farms also took home honors from this year’s IFPA Foodservice Conference in Monterey, Calif. .. Read More
- Aug 11, 2023
- Awards , PMG Foodservice Insight , Foodservice
The most decorated American track and field Olympian, entrepreneur and founder of Saysh is slated to speak at the Women’s Fresh Perspectives Breakfast at The Global Produce & Floral Show... Read More
- Aug 08, 2023
- Global Produce and Floral Show
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey found that 24% of consumers reported raspberry purchases in the past year... Read More
- Aug 07, 2023
- Raspberries , PMG Fresh Trends , Produce Retail
Seeking to capture the flavors of a burger and fries in a healthier salad version, the Santa Maria, Calif.-based company has added a Better Than a Burger Salad Kit to its retail lineup... Read More
- Aug 07, 2023
- Produce Products
U.S. retail sales of potatoes have grown 16.8% from July 2022 through June 2023, according to a recent Circana report... Read More
- Aug 04, 2023
- Potatoes , Produce Retail , PMG Data and Research
The Oxnard, Calif.-based company has appointed SpartanNash President and CEO Tony Bashir Sarsam to its board of directors, effective Aug. 14. .. Read More
The medjool date brand is banking on shopper demand for sweet and spicy snacks to drive sales in new date snack offering... Read More
- Aug 03, 2023
- PMG Produce Products , Produce Retail
The Organic Produce Performance report has tracked a 1.5% growth in sales and about 1% growth in volume in organic fresh produce for the second quarter of 2023, compared with the same period in 2022... Read More
- Aug 03, 2023
- Organics , Produce Retail , PMG Data and Research
Drawing from the worlds of big business, athletics, and global technology strategy and innovation, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) Global Produce & Floral Show has unveiled its keynote lineup for 2023... Read More
- Aug 01, 2023
- Global Produce and Floral Show
Lunchables is now offering fresh fruit elements, including pineapple, clementines, grapes and apples... Read More
- Aug 01, 2023
- Produce Retail
International Fresh Produce Association welcomed produce suppliers, foodservice innovators, chefs, K-12 professionals, menu planners and more to Foodservice Conference on July 27-28. .. Read More
- Jul 31, 2023
- Foodservice
The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey found that 58% of respondents said they purchased tomatoes in the past year... Read More
- Jul 28, 2023
- Tomatoes , PMG Fresh Trends , Produce Retail
Zespri is taking its “Taste the Obsession” consumer campaign to a new level by offering consumers a chance to win a trip to New Zealand to visit its orchards and meet its passionate growers... Read More
- Jul 28, 2023
- Merchandising , Produce Retail , Kiwifruit
The program is open to farmworkers not in a management or administrative role who work in farm labor or production. They must have worked in fresh produce for at least two years and embody values that “Grow the Good.".. Read More
- Jul 25, 2023
- Awards , Equitable Food Initiative , People
Dole Food Co. is calling upon its top banana and pineapple to help families jump back into the back-to-school routine in the most fun way ever... Read More
- Jul 25, 2023
- Produce Retail , Bananas , Pineapple
Flexing its branded produce power, Driscoll's has secured a spot among the top 10 retail grocery brands based on data from Circana Integrated Fresh Market Advantage, Food, for the 52 weeks ending May 21, 2023... Read More
- Jul 25, 2023
- Strawberries , Produce Retail , Blackberries
The Pleasant Prairie, Wis.-based company has combined two quintessential summertime treats — guacamole and margaritas — to celebrate July’s National Tequila and National Avocado Days... Read More
- Jul 24, 2023
- Produce Marketing , Avocados
As weather woes continue to challenge field berry supplies, greenhouse producer Nature Fresh Farms has launched new greenhouse-grown, organic strawberries... Read More
- Jul 20, 2023
- Controlled Environment Agriculture , Strawberries
The USDA has imposed sanctions on Fresh Florida Products Inc. Tampa, Fla., for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA)... Read More
- Jul 19, 2023
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act , Florida