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The Produce For Better Health Foundation announced the 16 retail Role Models and Champions recipients for the Fruits & Veggies - More Matters initiative.

The newest New York City location of Whole Foods Market includes a "Produce Butcher" station. Shoppers can bring fruits and vegetables to a counter in the store and have those items cut to their specificatio

Dole Food Co. and Homeland Stores, an Oklahoma-based grocery retailer, partnered together to increase healthy food options in schools by donating salad bars to two Oklahoma City public schools.

The Produce for Better Health Foundation has named five 2016 Ambassador Excellence award recipients and Dietitians of the Year honorees.

Research conducted by Nielsen and Food Marketing Institute suggests online grocery shopping will keep growing - and quickly - in the next decade.

Hail to the Chiefs. No, not Alex Smith, Travis Kelce, or Tyreek Hill.

Americold is opening a cold storage facility in East Point, Ga., primarily to serve Sprouts Farmers Market.

Retail prices for fresh fruit will rise slightly in 2017 but fresh vegetable prices are expected to decline, a new U.S. Department of Agriculture report predicts.

St. Louis retailer Schnuck Markets has partnered with Instacart to offer its customers the option to shop online and have their groceries delivered.

Whole Foods topped yet another list: the "Best Grocery Stores in America 2017."

"You're missing sales." A produce supervisor may have levied this statement, however direct or harsh, while walking your department. Perhaps it was your store manager making the remark.

There's no denying that melon sales drop with the outside temperature, said Jon Macauley, store manager with Ken's Fruit Market, a three-store retail chain in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Cincinnati-based The Kroger Co. plans to add about 10,000 permanent jobs in its supermarket divisions this year.

Wal-Mart is implementing a massive employee training program for all departments, including fresh produce.

Giving the company 60 days to settle claims against it, Fresh & Easy LLC has entered into a consent agreement with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to settle its Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act case.

Ahold USA announced Stop & Shop New York Metro president Don Sussman has been appointed executive vice president of merchandising at Ahold USA. Sussman succeeds Andrew Iacobucci, who is pursuing an opportunity outside th

Supervalu has hired Anne Dament as senior vice president of retail, merchandising and marketing.

Food deserts are not defined by immediate access to a Big Gulp and a Butterfinger. We are mostly okay in that respect.

Put your best foot forward. I think that's good advice for anyone. But especially so for those managing a produce department.

Michael Medline has been named president and CEO of Canadian-based Empire Co. Ltd. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Sobeys Inc.

Associated Wholesale Grocers Springfield Division in Springfield, Mo., has launched a yearlong partnership with Produce for Kids, with the goal to raise funds for Feeding America programs that benefit families and childr

The declining worth of the Mexican peso, a result of uncertainty about the future of U.S. trade with the country, could affect the produce industry in several ways.

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. - Elgin, Minn.-based Honeybear Brands is showcasing its apple variety Pazazz in store demonstrations across the country.

Mark Sutton, chairman and CEO of international Paper, has been elected to the Kroger Co. board of directors.

Carlisle, Pa.-based Ahold USA announced it has been working with San Francisco-based RangeMe, an online platform designed to "streamline" new product discovery between retailers and product suppliers.

Oh, if only there were more hours in the day.

Cincinnati-based retailer The Kroger Co. was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency for its efforts around sustainable food management.

Hy-Vee Inc. recently hosted actor and producer Mark Wahlberg at one of their West Des Moines, Iowa, stores in an event to benefit veterans.

Crunchies Natural Food Co.'s freeze-dried fruit and vegetable snacks will be carried at Sprouts stores.

Potato marketers must help retailers close the sale, one retail expert believes.

Every month, Produce Retailer magazine features some of the best merchandisers, managers and clerks helping make produce the most sought-after department in grocery retail.

SAN FRANCISCO - Considering the double-digit annual growth of online retail grocery sales, potato marketers can't ignore the future impact of the emerging sector on their sales strategies.

Grand Rapids, Mich.-based grocery retailer-distributor SpartanNash's acquisition of Indianapolis-based Caito Foods Service and Blue Ribbon Transport has been finalized.

"How did they get cinnamon IN there?" "Tastes like Bath and Body Works Apple hand soap smells." "Tart ... with a hint of rum, I think?"

Specialty Produce, a San Diego retailer, made a video to celebrate the return of Suntreat Packing & Shipping Co.'s Sumo citrus mandarin oranges.

Sprouts Farmers Market announced it plans to open 35 stores in 2017, beginning with 11 locations in the second quarter.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that Tops Friendly Markets, a grocery chain with locations in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Vermont, will promote New York State Grown & Certified products in its stores.

Amazon, FreshDirect, Safeway, ShopRite, Hy-Vee, Hart's Local Grocers and Dash's Market are the U.S. Department of Agriculture's choice for a pilot program allowing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P

As consumers resolve to eat healthier, retailers are reporting increased sales in their organics departments.

I was enjoying a quiet morning cup of coffee when Russ T. Blade pried himself out from the top drawer of my desk. 'Rusty,' as readers know, is the miniature and imaginary produce manager who drops by on occa

The Mission-based Texas International Produce Association has announced a new advisory board of 13 retail and foodservice contacts, to assist in planning the Viva Fresh Expo in 2017 and beyond.

Every month, Produce Retailer magazine features some of the best merchandisers, managers and clerks helping make produce the most sought-after department in grocery retail.

In the produce aisle, it's always harvest time.

When retail giants Wal-Mart and Target decided to step up their grocery games, many conventional retailers probably thought about what Barnes & Noble had done to independent bookstores and Starbucks to coffee shops and s

To accommodate consumers who crave convenience, several salad and veggie snack tray suppliers are taking the extra step of including a pouch, packet or cup of dip or dressing with their products.

Some produce items move well unrefrigerated. Avoid these pitfalls with advice from Armand Lobato, the 10-Minute Merchandiser.<p></p>

I consistently get feedback from retailers who love the 10-Minute Merchandiser series written by produce retail veteran Armand Lobato. Armand's practical advice and approachable demeanor makes these columns reson

Training new employees is smooth sailing with a plan. Check out the 10-Minute Merchandiser Armand Lobato's simple chart.

Want to give your displays the appearance of abundance - without the shrink? Learn a little magic from Armand Lobato, the 10-Minute Merchandiser.