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Sustainability
Sinclair Launches Resource Hub for Packaging
The labeling solutions company says the educational resource is designed to support fresh produce stakeholders in navigating and understanding new packaging regulations.
September 18, 2025 01:13 PM
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People
Leadership Changes at Pacific Trellis Fruit and Progressive Produce
The brands say the new structure is designed to maximize efficiencies as they work in partnership.
September 17, 2025 01:25 PM
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People
New Board Members at the California Walnut Commission
Seven new members join the commission’s board as producer members, handler members and alternates for the new two-year term.
September 17, 2025 12:59 PM
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Retail
IGA, Flashfood Partner to Help Independents Reduce Shrink
Through the partnership, retailers can integrate Flashfood’s digital platform into IGA stores to sell fresh items including meat, produce, dairy, bakery and center-store goods at significant discounts to shoppers via the Flashfood app.
September 17, 2025 11:33 AM
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Retail
IGA, SHOPtoCOOK Partner to Empower Independent Grocers
A highlight of the partnership will grant IGA member stores access to the SHOPtoCOOK kiosk, which facilitates easy-to-use, in-store accessibility to a retailer’s digital media platform.
September 17, 2025 10:17 AM
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Retail
Schnucks, Skogen’s Festival Foods, Hometown Grocers Unite
The new Schnuck family holding company, 1939 Group, Inc. is expanding the family-owned grocery company’s footprint to 164 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin with the purchase of 51 stores.
September 16, 2025 03:49 PM
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Organic
David Lively, the Baughers Win Organic Leadership Awards
Produce-focused winners join winners of the Organic Trade Association’s awards from dairy, consulting and non-profit worlds.
September 16, 2025 11:09 AM
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Products
Homegrown Organic Farms Launches Little Pranksters Kiwi Berry Season
These fruits are fuzz-free and bite-sized, offering a sweet-tart punch of a kiwi in a snackable size that doesn’t require peeling, the company says.
September 16, 2025 09:37 AM
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Industry
NABC President Kasey Cronquist Issues Statement on MAHA Report
The North American Blueberry Council responds to the release of second MAHA report.
September 15, 2025 04:20 PM
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Marketing
BrightFarms Campaign Gives Fans a Chance to Win $5K
“Salad Freaks in the Workplace” celebrates in-office salad devotees with social media posts and funny takes, while offering a chance to win $5,000 toward a dream PTO vacation.
September 15, 2025 02:22 PM
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