Belvidere, N.J.-based Edible Garden, a greenhouse grower of herbs and lettuces, has launched a unique campaign to seek investors to expand.

In the fall of 2019, Green Thumb Farms launched the “Farmer’s First” program to develop new potato varieties for retailers – and to help consumers discover new products that work well in their kitchens.

Retail food sales are still up big, but the cruise control button is off.

Marketing to different ethnic and demographic groups requires flexibility and a diverse portfolio of products, marketers say.

Potato and onion suppliers say they will have plenty of product on hand for Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts in 2020.

Specialty varieties play a central role in marketing potatoes and onions, marketers say.