The company says this new variety offers more firmness, flavor and color than the original.

Driven by consumer demands for authentic global flavor profiles and clean-label nutrition, leading refrigerated dip and dressing brands are partnering with retailers to transform the category into an indispensable everyday meal solution.

Grounded in a millennia-old legacy of Indigenous stewardship and unique regional pride, Maine’s native lowbush barrens face a turning point as local growers battle climate whiplash and infrastructure shortages to ensure this irreplaceable crop remains a thriving, working landscape.

Stacking or pouring produce in displays? Columnist Armand Lobato discusses the rare exceptions to the rules.

From long-range climate forecasting down to highway cold chains and the final checkout bar code, automation is removing human error from the fresh supply chain.

By eliminating the manual blind spots of traditional tracking, real-time wireless automation is helping retailers protect fresh food quality and slash spoilage.