Industry experts, manufacturers, retailers and others from throughout the world will gather Dec. 5-7 for this year’s event in New York City... Read More
- Nov 30, 2023
- Produce - General , Produce Retail
In the category of “manufacturer, greenhouse fruit and vegetable company,” Pure Flavor has won the Gold Plate Award for its “Together” campaign that supported FMI’s National Family Meals Month this past September... Read More
- Nov 30, 2023
- Nutrition , Controlled Environment Agriculture
Food inflation will slow to about 3% in 2024, about half the pace of 2023, according to a new forecast that also provides outlooks for grocery and restaurant food prices... Read More
- Nov 29, 2023
- Produce Retail , Foodservice
Fresh produce is the original plant-based food. How can growers, suppliers and retailers make the most of this healthy eating trend?.. Read More
- Nov 29, 2023
- Produce Retail
Dole Food Co. is now offering dragon fruit to consumers across the western U.S. and Canada... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Produce Products , Tropical Fruit , Ecuador
Equifruit President Jennie Coleman was recently honored with the RBC Momentum Award, during a ceremony celebrating Canada's most accomplished women entrepreneurs... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- People , Sustainability
Baldor Specialty Foods’ Kenneth Bower shares insights on specialty produce trends for retail and foodservice customers... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Produce Retail , Specialties
During a recent string of Thanksgiving holidays, romaine lettuce has not been in any news related to foodborne outbreaks. And that hasn't happened by chance, says guest columnist and former FDA official Frank Yiannas... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Food Safety , Romaine
Peter O’Driscoll, executive director of Equitable Food Initiative, and Kim Combs, supplier verification manager with The Kroger Co., explore the topic in this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Equitable Food Initiative
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against Cantero Produce Corp. for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act , New York
The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against United Vegetable Produce Inc. (United Vegetable) for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
The USDA sanctions include suspending the businesses’ PACA licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act
The holidays have plenty of hustle and bustle for shoppers, so convenience, the right variety and value (more than ever) will be at the top of their lists. Give the gift of ease in picking produce to fill their carts... Read More
- Nov 28, 2023
- PMG Retail Merchandising , Merchandising , Produce Retail
The National Grocers Association Foundation has officially launched the SNAP EBT Modernization Technical Assistance Center website... Read More
- Nov 27, 2023
- Produce Tech
A powerful force in fresh produce, Hunts Point Produce Market is as rich in family history as it is passionate about feeding fresh fruits and vegetables to some 22 million people every year. .. Read More
- Nov 27, 2023
- Produce - General , PMG Industry Perspective , Produce Retail
For every customer dollar spent via Instacart between Nov. 27 and Dec. 4 on select products from four partner brands, Instacart and the participating brands will collectively donate 1 serving of fruits and vegetables. .. Read More
- Nov 27, 2023
- Social Responsibility , Nutrition
From flavor and function to sustainability and small plates, FreshDirect has revealed its 2024 food trend insights curated by the company’s merchant team of category specialists. .. Read More
- Nov 22, 2023
- Produce Retail
Don't let a tight labor pool quash your great idea to boost seasonal sales. Retailers can find win-win opportunities with volunteers looking to earn money for their organizations, says columnist Armand Lobato... Read More
- Nov 22, 2023
- Produce Retail , PMG Industry Perspective
With this pictorial of Mexico City’s Soriana supermarket, we launch Market Crush, a new series featuring retail produce purveyors who are crushing it when it comes to dynamic displays that drive shoppers to buy... Read More
- Nov 22, 2023
- Produce Retail
A produce professional was stocking the department shelves on a summery mid-morning Monday at Food Lion in Greystone Village in North Raleigh, N.C... Read More
- Nov 22, 2023
- PMG Retail Merchandising , Produce Retail , Merchandising , Produce - General
Sun World International has added eight importers to its panel of 28 companies that hold a license to distribute and market Sun World’s full line of proprietary grapes... Read More
- Nov 21, 2023
- Produce Marketing
The Giant Co. has named Brian Lorenz as vice president of omnichannel fresh merchandising and Kathy Sweigert as vice president of the mid-Atlantic division, both effective Nov. 27... Read More
- Nov 21, 2023
- People , Produce Retail
