The USDA has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA... Read More
Florida locations of Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix Super Markets Inc. will participate in the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Fresh From Florida program during the coming year... Read More
The new Thanksgiving Tracker from Circana suggests retailers should consider the power of promotions in maximizing produce sales and more this holiday... Read More
Global specialty produce is a large category, but consumers unfamiliar with these items may hesitate to add them to their cart. That's where signage, packaging and informed associates can help bridge the gap... Read More
So often in produce, a merchandising challenge or an issue can be identified by tearing things down to the mat, metaphorically speaking, and starting over, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
The Packer caught up with Northland Potato Growers Association on camera at IFPA’s recent Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about what makes potatoes from the Red River Valley unique... Read More
Bako Sweet is offering tips for and partnering with retailers to transform holiday produce displays... Read More
California-based Natural Delights hosted 30 fresh-produce leaders and influencers from across the globe in an annual harvest tour that included hands-on learning, networking and food... Read More
For the avocado category to see continued growth at retail, it needs a strong presence around the perimeter of the store — not just the produce department, says Alvaro Luque, president and CEO of Avocados From Mexico... Read More
The Packer caught up with Red Sun Farms' Carlos Visconti on camera at IFPA’s recent Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about the company’s seed-to-plate innovation... Read More
Food 4 Less/Foods Co. recently marked its 35th anniversary by making a donation to Los Angeles Southwest Community College in support of its food pantry and hunger relief efforts... Read More
Despite higher food prices, consumers who typically include at least some organic fruits and vegetables in their grocery carts are not giving up on the category — and some are increasing their purchases... Read More
As the companies report seeing a healthy growing season throughout the Pacific Northwest and Wisconsin, a "fun-focused" retail campaign is set to embrace the emerging "Friendsgiving" trend... Read More
The Packer caught up with Gem-Pack Berries on camera at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about the company’s strong growth and family-focused approach... Read More
A pre-proposal that aims to regulate packaging in Canadian grocery stores should have the attention of the entire U.S. produce industry, says Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia in this guest column... Read More
The Packer caught up with Mastronardi Produce on camera at IFPA’s Global Produce and Floral Show to learn more about what makes its new Sunset Summer Dream Raspberries unique... Read More
What tech skills do job seekers need to thrive in their search? Rex Lawrence of produce job search firm Joe Produce answers that question and more in this ZAG Tech-partnered "Tip of the Iceberg" podcast. .. Read More
The commission says the new direction is "focused on the California brand with an emphasis on targeting and investment efficiencies,” which also included the hiring of an in-house marketing manager... Read More
The retail giant's partnership aims to provide food waste recycling at its 4,700 stores across the U.S., seeking to divert millions of pounds of food waste from landfills... Read More
Customers of the Midwest grocery chain can activate mobile notifications when fresh, locally sourced produce arrives at their preferred store... Read More
From new products and packaging to new marketing campaigns and recent acquisitions, many companies embraced IFPA's Global Produce and Floral Show as an opportunity to introduce the latest and greatest in the fresh space... Read More
