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Following a strong early harvest, the brand is leveraging new-crop momentum and targeted PR to push medjool dates beyond seasonal holiday peaks into everyday snacking routines.
The International Food Information Council’s Kris Sollid breaks down survey data on dropping consumer trust and how repeated, transparent messaging can win back produce buyers in the aftermath of the cyclospora outbreak.
A new report from Intouch Insight shows that the produce department acts as a direct indicator of overall store health, with 71% of consumers agreeing that a grocer’s produce reputation dictates where they shop.
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Jerry LeClair, a 40-year industry veteran who joined the regional retailer in 2019 and served as chief operating officer, has officially stepped into the top leadership role after filling the position on an interim basis since February.
Rabobank’s David Magaña shares how inflation, technology and shifting trade are redefining success for apple growers.
By leveraging football-themed packaging and displays, Bako Sweet drove a 73% lift in Game Day sales, proving sweet potatoes can rival avocados as a tailgate favorite.
The fourth-generation Virginia apple grower will serve the 2026-27 term and is the second in his family to lead the association.
Coborn’s, Cash Wise and Marketplace Foods completed their annual Produce for Kids campaign to donate $6,000 to local Boys & Girls Clubs, pushing the multiyear total to $25,000.
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