Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct.15, celebrates not only the cultural contributions of Hispanic communities but the growing influence in retail, where consumer values, spending trends and authentic grocery experiences like SpartanNash’s new Supermercado Nuestra Familia shape the industry year-round... Read More
Market Basket has appointed long-time chief financial officer Don Mulligan as interim CEO, replacing Arthur T. Demoulas, who was ousted on Sept. 9... 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
More than 700 racers and spectators are expected to toe the line Oct. 17 at the largest fundraiser for the International Fresh Produce Association’s Foundation for Fresh Produce... Read More
The table grape industry is facing some challenges, but innovations are out there to meet shifting consumer demand... Read More
If you’re a grower-packer-shipper or retailer looking to capture the hearts of sustainability-minded consumers, eco-friendly packaging might be the most powerful tool you have, Sustainability Insights 2025 finds... Read More
Supplying international table grapes to the U.S. comes with some challenges, but innovations in varieties and strategic planning keep the grapes coming... Read More
The Packer’s Sustainability Insights 2025 survey of retailers shows that sustainability can mean different things to different people, from environment to food quality to logistics to economics and beyond... Read More
Even with a solid background in management in another area, the success of someone in charge often comes down to having hands-on produce know-how, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
While Honeycrisp volumes rebound, apple marketers say this year’s crop will offer solid bagged and organic promotions... Read More
An overwhelming number of parents are facing more challenges to put food on the table for their kids due to rising food costs and a worsening job market, according to new research released by No Kid Hungry... Read More
Four retail grocers earned spots on Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Retail list, recognized for fostering strong employee cultures and supportive work environments... Read More
“What’s really gratifying is that we find, generally, 80% to 90% of people in the U.S. want this product,” says Nathan Pumplin, CEO of Norfolk Healthy Produce, the company behind the Empress Purple Tomato... Read More
Sweetpotato councils in several states are cooking up a variety of promotions this season... 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
Denali is transforming grocery retail food waste by making recycling simple, repurposing unsold produce into animal feed, fertilizer and fuel, and creating circular solutions that return value back to stores and communities... Read More
The Reidsville, Ga.-based company is leveraging name, image and likeness (NIL) partnerships with college athletes — including University of Georgia linebacker C.J. Allen and Georgia Southern University wide receiver Josh Dallas — in an effort to connect with the next generation of shoppers... Read More
Blue Diamond Almonds is unveiling a vibrant new logo and brand identity to resonate with health-conscious consumers. After extensive consumer research, the refreshed design features bold colors and crisp lines while retaining the iconic Blue Diamond shape, emphasizing almonds as a champion superfood... Read More
Vroom Delivery is partnering with Instacart’s Carrot Ads platform to bring sponsored product and display ads to 3,500 convenience stores nationwide... Read More
The Packer’s 2025 Sustainability Insights report explores how growers, retailers and consumers are thinking about sustainability, prioritizing it in their businesses and lives, and defining what it means to them and the future of the planet’s health and food supply... Read More
In the MAHA Report press conference on Sept. 9, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said the Farm to School Grants take multiple steps in support of the USDA initiative to put farmers first and to promote healthy choices, healthy families and healthy outcomes... Read More
With backing from OXZ Capital, LocalExpress is pivoting its AI capabilities beyond internal operations. This represents the first investment OXZ Capital has made outside of Asia and the first in the retail technology sector... Read More
The Ontario-based greenhouse grower says it’s investing in the future of fresh produce with a 25-acre expansion of its Southern Flavor Farms greenhouse in Georgia, expected to be in production next summer. .. Read More
The Department of Health and Human Services has released its strategy to address children’s health from its Make America Healthy Again Commission, and IFPA says it welcomes the focus on nutrition, calling for a produce-first national health strategy. .. Read More
