Dina Newman, founder of KC Black Urban Growers, shares how the Kansas City nonprofit is reconnecting Black farmers to their agrarian heritage while building pathways to food sovereignty for the next generation... Read More
Organic fair trade bananas will be available in Save-On-Foods, PriceSmart Foods, Urban Fare, Buy-Low Foods, Quality Foods and Nesters Market... Read More
General Produce and Divert, Inc. are transforming food waste from Sacramento-area distribution centers into renewable natural gas and nutrient-rich soil amendments through a strategic partnership focused on advanced anaerobic digestion and real-time sustainability data tracking... Read More
A new clinical study suggests eating the equivalent of one cup of blueberries a day could help reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, highlighting the growing link between diet and mental health... Read More
The Packer’s retail editor Jill Dutton launches a new weekly column exploring the science and strategy of the 30-plants challenge, bridging the gap between personal nutrition and professional retail insights. This piece introduces the series and explains the “why” behind writing a column that turns a personal quest to eat more plants into actionable data for the produce industry... Read More
Built on the legacy of the Johnston family’s 1920s homestead in Gilbert, Ariz., Agritopia has evolved from a traditional desert farm into a premier “agri-hood” where 11 acres of organic orchards and row crops serve as the social heart of a modern residential village... Read More
As Gen Z and millennials normalize organic consumption, the industry faces a pivotal moment: scaling production to meet “mainstream” demand without losing the trust and innovation that built the movement... Read More
The Florida-based family-owned grocer with six stores has redefined the modern farm market experience... Read More
The U.S. Food Waste Pact is uniting growers, retailers and supply-chain partners through data-driven collaboration to reduce on-farm losses and retail shrink — exemplified by the strawberry whole-chain pilot that turned unharvested, out-of-spec fruit into profitable new markets... Read More
Each year, Berry Sweet Research assesses 10,000 seedlings and advances approximately 100 elite selections for further evaluation across three strategic trial locations in California and Mexico... Read More
Together, the three organizations say they are advancing a cutting-edge approach to breeding and growing high-quality strawberries indoors... Read More
Sprouts Farmers Market is now offering squash from Kreher Family Farms, which is Certified Regenerative by A Greener World... Read More
Through proceeds from limited-edition reusable bag sales and customer donations, the campaign raised a total of $113,220, exceeding the retailer’s $100,000 goal... Read More
Pressured by disease and global issues on the one side, and changing consumer interests on the other, the future of banana marketing must become more engaging... Read More
By highlighting the beauty of imperfection, the company says it is turning misshapen potatoes into a symbol of smarter, more sustainable shopping to help eliminate food waste... Read More
A new mixed variety bag and 4-count EZ Band packaging help retailers find solutions for merchandising pears... Read More
Sold under the Fruit World label, the grower-shipper says it will kick off citrus season early and offer organic Dulce mandarins, harvested just before its clementines... Read More
With food insecurity affecting an estimated 48 million Americans, green tech like Careit helps nonprofits nationwide in the fight against food insecurity... Read More
As part of a series on food waste, The Packer sat down with Jeff Yorzyk, senior director of sustainability for HelloFresh North America, to discuss the company’s strategies to reduce food waste and its milestone achievement of donating 10 million meals through the Meals with Meaning program... Read More
At Groceryshop 2025, keynote speaker Jack Sinclair, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, outlined how the grocer’s future growth hinges on fresh produce, smaller-format stores and a steady stream of innovation... Read More
A new Columbia Business School study, “From People to Produce: How Appearance Bias Fuels Food Waste,” reveals how consumer preference for cosmetically perfect fruits and vegetables contributes to billions of pounds of food waste — meanwhile, companies like Misfits Market are working to change perceptions and reduce waste... Read More
These fruits are fuzz-free and bite-sized, offering a sweet-tart punch of a kiwi in a snackable size that doesn’t require peeling, the company says... Read More
The Organic Trade Association’s event brings together policymakers, industry leaders and advocates to shape the future of organics in America... Read More
Apples under the Morning Kiss brand and pears debuting under the Bright Bounty brand will be available in 2-lb. bags, as well as bulk cartons... Read More
The Chelsea, Mass.-based brand plans in-store promotions and community events to mark this milestone while continuing its pledge to give back to the community... Read More
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