While some think produce retail specialists stop by only to criticize, a manager can seize the chance to tap into a valuable resource with experienced eyes, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
Homegrown Organic Farms among brands recognized for excellence across all departments in 2024... Read More
Almost 2,800 attendees gathered in Houston to celebrate everything fresh produce during the event’s 10-year milestone... Read More
Marking a 100-year milestone, the Canadian Produce Marketing Association’s annual convention and trade show brought fresh connections and fresh produce to the forefront... Read More
After purchasing any Wish Farms berry package, registered shoppers can text a picture of their receipt for a cash rebate via Venmo (up to two per person), the grower said... Read More
The Packer and the Texas International Produce Association honored a fresh produce advocate during the Viva Fresh Expo held April 10-12 in Houston... Read More
With younger shoppers driving sales growth for the category, produce businesses have multiple ways to stand out at retail... Read More
From social media sensations to innovation centers to award-winning products, Canadian greenhouse growers pulled out all the stops at the recent Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show... Read More
Sprouts Farmers Market the first retailer to stock South Mill Champs’ mushrooms in the eco-friendly bamboo packaging... Read More
The company said it continues to monitor regulatory trends and collaborate with industry stakeholders to advocate for composting facilities and policies that support the wider use of compostable packaging... Read More
While no longer in stores, the company voluntarily advised consumers who may have frozen the items to discard them due to possible Listeria contamination... Read More
In Bloom, a Texas International Produce Association organization for women in produce, recognized its inaugural award winners with a morning of networking and activities at the Viva Fresh Expo in Houston... Read More
Fueled by strategic footprint expansion and a rapidly growing national e-commerce presence, Sam’s Club says it plans to double membership — and more than double sales and profit — over the next eight to 10 years... Read More
Kroger announced the appointments of Joe Kelley, senior vice president of retail divisions; Kenny Kimball, division president of Smith’s; Chris Albi, division president of King Soopers; and, Kendra Doyel, division president of Food 4 Less... Read More
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association marked its 100th anniversary during its annual trade show and convention held in Montreal... Read More
A juicy and slightly sweet addition to AeroFarms’ FlavorSpectrum, Micro Bok Choy is now available nationwide at retailers including Whole Foods, Giant Food and H Mart... Read More
Bland Farms says it has launched a “Savor Summer’s Sweetest Moments” campaign to promote Vidalia onions... Read More
The event, which highlights the role of the Tex-Mex corridor as a key trade route and production hub for fresh produce, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year... Read More
Five years after the pandemic started, grocers are competing in a very different online grocery landscape where year-over-year growth has returned, driven by delivery and fueled by deep discounts, survey shows... Read More
While tariff turmoil has presented fresh challenges for some U.S. grower-packer-shippers, some Canadian and Mexican producers are finding new avenues for growth... Read More
The grocer says customers can now enjoy a seamless shopping experience with a variety of new and enhanced features that help customers, including the power of AI... Read More
Offering custom and common-branded promotional opportunities, merchandising strategies and education materials, the company says its AVO360 encourages customers to include avocados in their holiday celebrations... Read More
Fresh Express encourages consumers to unleash creativity in the kitchen through a multi-phase “Express Yourself” initiative across streaming, social and digital... Read More
This new variety boasts more berries per plant, which allows the company to start it at its lowest price point... Read More
