In a letter to key officials, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns encouraged making exemptions for fruits and vegetables in agriculture tariffs... Read More
The omnichannel retailer’s hunger-relief platform accomplished its aim 10 months early and set a new goal to provide a total of 3 billion meals by 2032... Read More
From sights, sounds and smells, stores have a variety of methods to entice shoppers, and produce has its own toolkit to capture maximum sales, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
From license plates to social media influencers, here's how marketing organizations in Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina and California are aiming to drive sales... Read More
Year-over-year growth of 33% in both 2023 and 2024 indicates that the fruit continues to be a sought-after product with increasing consumer demand, the company says... Read More
As spring approaches, California growers and suppliers share insights into production trends, consumer demand and industry innovations for seasonal vegetables... Read More
Associated Wholesale Grocers said total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders was a record $642.1 million, up 6.53%... Read More
In honor of World Pistachio Day, the competition challenged retailers across the U.S. and Canada to craft innovative in-store displays that showcased Wonderful Pistachios’ products in visually striking and fun ways... Read More
The premium strawberries are in season now through May, or as nature dictates, available exclusively through the company for retailers nationwide... Read More
A collaboration will bring forth new premium berries and build on the momentum of Hunkaberry jumbo blueberry and Pink Cosmo, the companies say... Read More
The official pack date has been set for Vidalia onions, which are available for a limited time each year from April through early September. .. Read More
The first major fresh produce event of the year, formerly known as GOPEX, is set for Jan. 12-13, 2026, at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort... Read More
The 2025 AWG Innovation Showcase, held March 24-26 in Overland Park, Kan., featured innovative solutions, new concepts, the latest trends and strategies to drive retail success in the grocery industry... Read More
Despite some weather challenges, optimism persists on the verge of the sweet onion's return... Read More
The Canadian greenhouse grower says it is rapidly expanding its acreage, becoming one of North America’s largest lit-crop roma growers. .. Read More
1WorldSync and Mercatus plan to address the benefits for suppliers and grocers in an April 2 webinar... Read More
The company is also highlighting availability of its Giant Blueberries, now available in a new label design, selected by California Giant’s consumer audience... Read More
The retailer seeks damages from Albertsons — which sued Kroger in December — as it alleges misconduct and material breaches of the companies' proposed merger agreement... Read More
The California Avocado Commission is expanding its marketing program for this year's harvest, expected to be the state's largest since 2020... Read More
While more time before implementation can help companies ready for the new food safety rules, some worry that businesses will wait until closer to the 30-month extension deadline to prepare... Read More
Initiatives featuring clear packaging and social media engagement are part of a rebranding initiative to increase mushroom consumption and attract the next generation... Read More
The added bags are part of the company’s AVO360 program aimed at ensuring a year-round supply of fruit and offer personalized avocado experiences and customer-focused insights for retailers throughout the U.S., West Pak says... Read More
The agency said the extension does not amend the requirements of the final rule but provides additional time to ensure complete coordination... Read More
The program helps retailers take advantage of the surge in seafood sales during Lent by putting fresh produce at the center of the action, the company says... Read More
Matthew Aronson, chief revenue officer at Verdant Technologies, shares how the company deploys 1-MCP in a new way to offer better produce to retailers and reduce the use of ice in shipping... Read More
