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U.S. apple sales and volume in October were off a beat from a year ago, and Stemilt Growers says one way to counter that is to promote multiple varieties in a range of pack options.
Grocery stores have nearly had a captive market during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the statistics reflect that observation.
The consumer’s wild ride through the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over yet, according to Steve Lutz, senior vice president of insights and innovations for Category Partners.
Retail food sales are still up big, but the cruise control button is off.
Retail giant Walmart recorded another strong quarter but sales gains have backed off compared to earlier in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Professional Football Hall of Fame member Tony Gonzalez talked to media members on Nov. 18 about his use of Wonderful Pistachios as his go-to source of plant protein.
Excluding melons, U.S. vegetable per capita availability increased 2.7% to 153.32 pounds in 2019, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Fresh-cut produce, as with whole fresh produce commodities, will be eligible for agricultural exemptions that apply to the Department of Transportation’s hours-of-service regulations for truck drivers.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Starr Ranch Growers is planning holiday promotions that feature apple-centric baked goods recipes, blog posts and more designed to encourage holiday baking.
The Eagle, Idaho-based Idaho Potato Commission has named Mark Daniels as retail promotion director for the Southeast.