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To help consumers celebrate the goodness of avocados, Avocados From Mexico’s registered dietitian, Barbara Ruhs, is sharing a new recipe that is certified by the American Heart Association: H

Avocados From Mexico celebrates Healthy Fats Day

What consumers don't know about the health benefits of avocados may be a lot. In honor of National Nutrition Month and Healthy Fats Day, Avocados From Mexico is sharing reasons to eat the super fruit... Read More

Jennifer Strailey

Mar 21, 2023
Avocados

IFPA to launch women’s mentoring program

The International Fresh Produce Association is set to kick off a women’s mentoring program at its Women’s Fresh Perspectives Conference, April 16-18, Orlando, Fla. .. Read More

The Packer Staff

Mar 21, 2023
Produce - General

Key limes have a roaring '20s history in Florida.

Why limes are key

I have been writing about food for more than a dozen years and lived within a three-hour drive from the Florida Keys for more than 30 years. How could I have never done this?.. Read More

Amy Sowder

Mar 20, 2023
Limes , PMG Produce Products , Produce Research , Produce Retail

FreshDirect expanded its partnership with the New York Yankees and will start using this truck when the 2023 baseball season starts March 30.

FreshDirect will partner with New York Yankees — big time

The multiyear partnership will include a returning sponsorship of Old-Timers’ Day, collective community outreach and special FreshDirect promotions for Yankees fans across the tri-state area... Read More

Amy Sowder

Mar 20, 2023
PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail

Store signs that highlight local produce can differentiate a retailer.

IGA CEO John Ross: How indie grocers should combat global issues

The threats to independent retailers and the produce industry are relentless. John Ross, CEO of the Independent Grocers Association, or IGA, tackled some of these issues... Read More

Amy Sowder

Mar 20, 2023
PMG Retailer Insight , Produce Retail

Vidalia onion season begins April 17, 2023.

Vidalia onion 2023 pack date released: It’s April 17

Vidalia onions are available for a limited time each year, between April through early September. The pack date is determined by soil and weather conditions during the growing season... Read More

Amy Sowder

Mar 17, 2023
PMG Supplier Spotlight , Produce Marketing , Onions

Shown is a citrus entry by Brian Dey of Four Seasons Produce for PMG's Produce Artist Award Series contest. Dey is a multiple-time winner.

PMG's Produce Artist Award Series winter contest entry deadline — extended!

Can you do better than Brian's citrus display — or Kasalya's potato display? Take pics of your produce displays and enter the contest to inspire others, and for bragging rights, of course... Read More

Amy Sowder

Mar 17, 2023
PMG Retail Merchandising , Merchandising , Produce Retail

Walmart says shoppers will find green beans, pie, ham and all the "fixings" for an Easter celebration at last year's price.

Walmart to offer an Easter meal and basket at last year’s price

With food inflation woes weighing on the minds of many heading into spring, Walmart says it wants its customers to focus on celebrating rather than skimping this Easter. .. Read More

Jennifer Strailey

Mar 17, 2023
Produce Retail

Fresh From Florida offers display bins so retailers can feature a rotating selection of Florida produce, says Susie McKinley, director of marketing and development.

FDACS offers display bins to help retailers' spring produce promotions

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides the Fresh From Florida-branded bins to retail partners, and they can be used as endcaps or stand-alone floor displays... Read More

Tom Burfield

Mar 17, 2023
Produce Retail , PMG Retail Merchandising , Merchandising , Florida

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