FirstFruits Marketing of Washington has wrapped up the eighth year of its annual Take a Bite Out of Hunger program, partnering with retailers to donate 219,640 pounds of apples to local food banks.
Editor Tom Karst and retail editor Ashley Nickle discuss two big topics this week — the continuing lemon shortage and supply issues for iceberg lettuce.
Interest in romaine increased in mid-August as iceberg prices rose due to supply issues — an about-face from the situation earlier this year when romaine demand dropped following an E. coli outbreak.
With the U.S. Department of Agriculture proclaiming September as National Mushroom Month, the Mushroom Council is promoting bowls as a meal option from breakfast to dinner.
Divine Flavor is a strong believer in taking care of its people and the environment. Check out this infographic to learn how Divine Flavor is promoting social responsibility and sustainability among the food industry.
As pressure mounts for parents to provide their families with healthful eating options, suppliers are getting innovative to persuade kids to prompt their moms and dads to purchase more produce.
Who buys mangoes? Retail editor Ashley Nickle and designer and copy editor Amelia Freidline dig into The Packer's Fresh Trends consumer data to bring you the details.
