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People
Index Fresh VP Marks 35-Year Milestone
Debbie Willmann has been with the company for the massive growth of the avocado industry and played numerous roles in leadership.
October 23, 2025 11:52 AM
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Social Responsibility
Save A Lot Donates $30K to Meals on Wheels
The successful donation campaign is timed around Grandparents Day to support seniors facing hunger and isolation.
October 22, 2025 12:48 PM
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Produce Crops
Little Leaf Farms Touts Largest CEA Leafy Greens Facility
The company’s Pennsylvania site expands to 40 acres with the opening of its newest greenhouse.
October 22, 2025 01:02 PM
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Retail
Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers, Schnuck Markets Unite Under New Holding Company
The 1939 Group has acquired 51 Wisconsin grocery stores, uniting them under one family of companies and welcoming 8,000 new employees.
October 21, 2025 12:13 PM
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Industry
Church Brothers Farms Acquires Mann Packing Assets
The companies say this move helps Fresh Del Monte strengthen its core portfolio while allowing Church Brothers the chance to deliver greater value to retail and foodservice customers.
October 21, 2025 12:25 PM
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Social Responsibility
Fifth Annual ‘Meijer Team Gives’ Campaign Results in $3 Million in Donations to Midwest Nonprofits
Meijer team members chose more than 500 local organizations across the Midwest to support.
October 21, 2025 10:36 AM
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Retail
Walmart’s Annual Thanksgiving Meal Feeds 10 for Less Than $4 per Person
The company says its 2025 meal basket offers a full holiday feast at the lowest price since it started the program.
October 21, 2025 10:08 AM
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Retail
Kroger Plans To Hire 18K as Holidays Approach
The grocer says it offers resources, benefits and training to support and develop employees.
October 20, 2025 03:13 PM
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Vegetables
Study Finds AeroFarms Micro Broccoli Has Up to 35X More Nutrients Than Regular Broccoli
The study, which examined the nutritional composition of both AeroFarms Micro Broccoli and mature broccoli florets, confirmed that AeroFarms Micro Broccoli offers up to 35 times more nutrient density per ounce than mature broccoli florets for specific vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients.
October 17, 2025 03:04 PM
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Retail
Vallarta Supermarkets Expands Beyond California With First-Ever Arizona Store
The expansion will be celebrated with a grand opening ceremony on January 14.
October 16, 2025 03:44 PM
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