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Formerly the director of meat merchandising, Doug Becker will now oversee multiple company departments, including produce.
The company said its president, Eric Reigner will become CEO and its vice president, Thuan Ngo, will become COO.
The brand’s largest integrated campaign in five years features humorous commercials with parent-kid standoffs over Halos mandarins.
Researchers seek to develop a set of best practices with surface material and sanitation recommendations to reduce pathogen risks.
Melissa Olsen, who will succeed Dan Purdy in January, will focus on growing strategic partnerships and pursuing new opportunities for sustained growth.
Table grape production is projected to rise as California makes a full recovery from last year’s damage from Hurricane Hilary.
From innovation to enduring brands, strategic acquisitions to year-round produce supplies, there was much to discuss at the 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference.
Based on user engagement and search trends, a Pinterest report says Gen Z and millennials will infuse cherries into their makeup, menus and mood boards.
The brand has again been honored for its leadership in category innovation, sustainability and shopper engagement.
A bestselling author suggests list of foods as a nutritious alternative to traditional gifts and holiday meals.
Mexican hass avocado imports contributed $4.2 billion to the U.S. GDP according to data in a report issued by the Avocado Institute of Mexico.
The FruitGuys Community Fund supports a range of sustainable agriculture initiatives, with the 2025 application period opening in January.
The grocer has committed to carbon dioxide refrigerants in new stores and propane for all stand-alone refrigerator cases.
Canadawide Fruits, Les Entreprises Pitre partner with Bleu & Bon to supply the company with raw materials to develop into fruit-based products.
The multiyear initiative with New Zealand-based Prevar will focus on advancing breeding techniques for apples and pears.
Mandarin production is forecast to increase by 13.1%, according to a new USDA report.
A Farm Bureau analysis shows the combined field and livestock worker wage rate nationally is up 3.2% from a year ago.
From tropicals to trendy juice shots to elevated eating experiences and year-round availability, the 2024 New York Produce Show and Conference offered a glimpse into what’s next for fresh produce.
Shoppers are seeking ways to simplify holiday meals without sacrificing traditions that make them special, according to a Wegmans survey.
The discount grocer recaps highlights, best-selling products and shopper trends from 2024.
Former Fresh Direct CEO David Lawrence will succeed Davenport in the role, who retires after more than 30 years with the company.
The additional funding will help specialty crop growers expand agricultural exports to Africa, Latin America, the Caribbean and South and Southeast Asia.
Retail ads for potatoes trailed only apples for conventional produce the week of Nov. 29, says the USDA National Retail Report.
From the moment shoppers enter the 87,500-square-foot Astor Place Wegmans — the Rochester, N.Y.-based grocer’s newest store — the fresh produce storytelling begins.
The cross between a Honeycrisp and a cripps pink is expected to reach grocery stores in 2029.
While the grocer’s Brooklyn store has the second-smallest footprint of any Wegmans, it is consistently in the top 10 for produce sales.
These are the most common uses of fresh potatoes, as reported by consumers in The Packer’s 2024 Fresh Trends survey.
The indoor vertical farm said its Arizona farm achieved organic certification from Where Food Comes From Organic.
Susan Noritake has been instrumental in leading sales and marketing efforts, according to the Bakersfield, Calif.-based brand.
The Canadian Produce Marketing Association offered a retail tour that included a visit to Loblaws City Market in downtown Vancouver, where co-owner Dave Sherwood led a group through the 41,000-square-foot store.