California saw about half its avocado crop in 2017 compared to the previous year, and growers were optimistic for a big 2018 to capture ever-growing demand.
Discount supermarket Aldi has been in the U.S. for decades but continues to see growth with a unique value/quality mix. Well, it was unique until this summer, when Lidl opened its first stores in the U.S.
Wenatchee, Wash.-based Stemilt Growers is urging retailers to get a jump on promo planning for 2018 by featuring Pink Lady apples for Valentine’s Day and as the apple of the month in February.
A company based in India is looking to expand services to the U.S., with packaging options designed to prolong shelf life, allowing exporters to choose less expensive sea shipments over faster air travel.
Canadian retailer Sobeys, which has about 1,500 stores under numerous banners, has pulled all romaine products from shelves after health officials linked one death and dozens of illnesses from E. coli to the lettuce.