Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc. iis voluntarily recalling Natural Grocers Brand 4-ounce Organic Whole Elderberries after being notified by its supplier of the potential presence of Salmonella.

“It’s supposed to be hard. If it wasn’t hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great.” That’s the produce industry.

The Packer’s Tom Karst, Amy Sowder and Ashley Nickle discuss the key topics of the week, from election fallout and implications for produce to the latest from New York to great columns from longtime retail executives.

Retailers care about sustainability because consumers care, but for many the pursuit of sustainability tends to be more of an afterthought than top priority.

Inc. magazine revealed its annual Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing private companies, and Arvin, Calif.-based Tasteful Selections ranked No. 3,941 on the list, according to a news release.

It’s a rarity these days to find a supermarket that doesn’t stock at least a limited selection of organic fruits and vegetables, and most stores feature a wide range of organic options to choose from.