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Mush Foods says chefs swapping the mushroom root blends into recipes, in place of some meat, can seamlessly enhance flavor and nutritional value, while improving cost and reducing the environmental impact in every dish.
While Mexican health officials temporarily closed the processing plant, they said its initial tests came back negative and another round of testing will be performed next month.
The Fowler, Calif.-based company says specialty citrus varieties are sought by shoppers aiming to incorporate fresh produce into New Year’s resolutions, while upcoming holidays can be used to market the citrus category.
The year-end results highlight the challenge facing regional grocers in growing e-commerce in today’s competitive environment.
Stop & Shop and Badger Technologies are partnering on a #MartyTheRobot special promotion at the National Retail Federation 2024 in support of the School Food Pantry Program at New York City-area schools.
While the U.S. Apple Association reports some movement of fresh and processing apples, the overall number of apples in holding still remains high.
The new and improved Upside Dashboard redefines measurement, giving retailers data needed to make decisions regarding industry changes.
Procurant, a software for retail grocers, said it will help the Salt Lake City-based retailer with greater connectivity and traceability of perishable goods.
Researchers seek integrated pest management solutions to control silverleaf whitefly, a devastating pest to vegetables.
Though retail prices for fresh produce were down compared with a year ago, the inflation rate for all consumer prices ticked higher in December, the Commerce Department reports.
Despite weather challenges this season, growers “look hopeful for ’24,” said Cynthia Haskins, president and CEO of New York Apples. “We have a good mix of different apple varieties that are out there ...”
Additions to the Geneva rootstock line are semi-dwarfing, productive and even fire blight resistant.
With a large crop in apple-producing states, like Pennsylvania, marketers say there is a need to boost consumption. “That will take some time and some effort,” said Chris Sandwick of Hess Bros. Fruit., Lancaster, Pa.
In this “Tip of the Iceberg” podcast, Kieran Ficken McNeice, director of sustainability programs with Measure to Improve, shares the trends poised to have a big impact on sustainability this year.
The Minnesota-based grower, packer and shipper of fresh carrots said its refreshed look will make its products pop in the produce aisle.
Nomination for six open seats open through Feb. 29. The seats include foreign producers, importers, first handlers and domestic producers.
The company has promoted its senior category manager to oversee its fruit produce category.
Retailers looking to better support and equip their produce managers have a new resource to explore.
Villita Avocados said it is hopeful other produce companies will follow its lead by being more environmentally conscious and steer away from using plastic.
The organization said Smith, who has been promoted to senior director of member and industry relations, will also organize its education programming.
Uncle Giuseppe’s Marketplace will carry Edible Garden’s products in its retail locations throughout New York and New Jersey.
The program is set for July 15-18 at the Gettysburg National Military Park in Gettysburg, Pa. Applications are being accepted through March 1 and are open to anyone in the U.S. potato industry.
The association will recognize leaders from Little Bear Produce, Dixondale Farms, Val Verde Vegetable Co., and more.
The Greensboro, N.C.-based grocer has named five food and beverage trends it predicts will be hot in the year ahead, with produce playing a role in each.
Distinguished by its compact size and sweet taste, baby gem lettuce is a versatile ingredient suitable for a variety of culinary creations, the company said.
The specialty artichokes are shipping now and will be intermittently available throughout the winter, the company says.
Aldi initiates positive impact by removing plastic shopping bags and sets goal to transition to natural refrigerants by the end of 2035.
The new subsidiary will provide fresh, prepared food and assembled goods for retailers, businesses and industry customers.
Michigan Rep. Bill Huizenga and 74 members of Congress penned a letter to House and Senate appropriations leaders asking for a stay in the Adverse Effect Wage Rate for the H-2A program.
Growers, packaging companies and a grocer all weigh in on the current state of sustainability and its future role in the fresh produce industry.