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The grocer says it’s “serving up a welcome reprieve” for shoppers cooking out this summer — beating the national average cost of an Independence Day cookout and paying shoppers the difference.
Innovative packaging options are appearing on supermarket shelves every day as manufacturers create methods to present fresh fruits and vegetables in ways that are attractive, safe — and sustainable.
Summer Citrus from South Africa has started its shipping season with high-quality arrivals in the U.S., the group says.
Cashmere, Wash.-based Crunch Pak is collaborating with Minecraft and Kellogg’s to create a mini-meal snacking solution.
With its induction, Chiquita anticipates the planned implementation of the SAI Platform’s Farm Sustainability Assessment 3.0 across its farms.
The USDA recently reviewed soybean, tomato, and potato plants modified using genetic engineering to determine whether they presented an increased plant pest risk compared to similar cultivated plants.
Los Angeles-based Pacific Trellis Fruit, the owner of the Dulcinea brand, has promoted Marcial Hernandez Manzano to vice president of supply and operations.
Anderson, who has served as executive vice president of GGNA since 2017, has been part of the GLOBALG.A.P. team since 2014.
Forty-four percent of consumers polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 said they were buying more locally grown produce than a year ago.
Stemilt Growers is offering its biggest and best dark sweet cherries in July under the Kyle’s Pick label.
Massachusetts-based brand Morning Kiss Organic plans to showcase new sustainable packaging and private-label products and promotions at the Organic Produce Show in July 2023.
Belgium-based Tomra Food has appointed Peter Lamb as vice president and head of sales for Tomra Fresh Food.
Purchases will be made with the purpose of encouraging the continued domestic consumption of these products by diverting them from the normal channels of trade and commerce, the USDA says.
GLC Cerritos says it has a year-round supply direct from the grower, with the firm having more than 2,900 acres of hass avocados in key areas of Mexico with varying altitudes.
The global supply chain and logistics company was named a “Top Food Chain Technology” award winner by the Food Shippers of America’s Food Chain Digest.
The USDA is terminating Marketing Order No. 922, which regulates the handling of apricots grown in designated counties in Washington state.
Jersey Fresh has been raising awareness of Garden State fruits and vegetables for decades, and the work continues in 2023.
After a successful 2021 trial, the company is using the shelf-life extension technology for this year’s bigger crop.
Most consumers polled by The Packer’s 2023 Fresh Trends report say that knowing the stories and background of the produce growers who supply their grocery stores is important.
The International Fresh Produce Association and allied associations are lobbying against legislation that would cut the Women, Infants, and Children program fruit and vegetable benefits.
Six in ten consumers (62%) polled by The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 survey said they make a conscious effort to buy locally grown or regional produce.
“Despite a late start to the harvest season due to unusually warm weather, producers expect a solid crop later in the year,” the report said.
Ensuring your supermarket is doing what it can to be more environmentally and socially sustainable means attacking this ongoing goal from every angle.
Since 2021, the grocer has invested approximately $40 million a year in a store remodel program focused primarily on delivering what shoppers want from fresh.
To learn more about Tops’ philanthropy, The Packer recently spoke with Andy Brocato, manager of corporate contributions and donations for Tops.
Carrots are in full swing in Colorado, some onions will start shipping in mid-September and Palisade peaches are winding down for the season, grower-shippers say.
If the largely favorable 2023 growing season and recent sales figures are any indication, this should be another good year for the coral-red fruit with leathery skin and jewel-like arils.
The Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association has had a busy summer — and there’s more to come, said Marilyn Bay Drake, executive director.
If you’re going to be successful in the packaging industry, it’s imperative that you stay in tune with your customers’ needs, industry experts say.
Sustainability has become a buzzword in the produce industry, and beyond, but providing sustainable packaging or running a sustainable operation can be challenging at times.