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Damage from Hurricane Milton hit an industry suffering from the devastating citrus greening disease.
The Midwest grocer taps Instacart’s Carrot Ads solution to expand retail media advertising for CPG brands.
In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, the National Council of Agriculture Employers says the pause in payments have left growers with significant out-of-pocket expenses.
The omnichannel retailer’s hunger-relief platform accomplished its aim 10 months early and set a new goal to provide a total of 3 billion meals by 2032.
One of the most concerning aspects of the nation’s catastrophic 1.1 million honeybee colony loss is that no one saw it coming, says Omer Davidi, CEO and co-founder of BeeHero.
Operating inside F&S Fresh Foods, Floura & Co. transforms produce trimmings such as watermelon rinds, apple cores and mango peels into nutritious fiber bars, saving them from landfills.
From license plates to social media influencers, here’s how marketing organizations in Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina and California are aiming to drive sales.
Year-over-year growth of 33% in both 2023 and 2024 indicates that the fruit continues to be a sought-after product with increasing consumer demand, the company says.
Williams, who had battled cancer, joined the company in 2023 as vice president of sales.
Mastronardi will focus on strengthening relationships with existing customers, identifying new business opportunities and ensuring the company continues to adapt to evolving market demands, the company says.
Associated Wholesale Grocers said total distribution of cooperative benefits returned to shareholders was a record $642.1 million, up 6.53%.
The page highlights the nonprofit’s work over the past several years, showcasing the connection between healthy food and improved health outcomes.
From “massive failures” to the path to profitability, industry insiders weigh in on the state of vertical farming.
The premium strawberries are in season now through May, or as nature dictates, available exclusively through the company for retailers nationwide.
A collaboration will bring forth new premium berries and build on the momentum of Hunkaberry jumbo blueberry and Pink Cosmo, the companies say.
Five Italy-based companies have joined Sun World’s network to bring premium table grapes to more consumers worldwide.
The first major fresh produce event of the year, formerly known as GOPEX, is set for Jan. 12-13, 2026, at the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort.
The official pack date has been set for Vidalia onions, which are available for a limited time each year from April through early September.
The 2025 AWG Innovation Showcase, held March 24-26 in Overland Park, Kan., featured innovative solutions, new concepts, the latest trends and strategies to drive retail success in the grocery industry.
The Yuma, Ariz.-based company has expanded its leadership team by promoting Natalia Dentoni to senior brand manager and expanding roles for Shayna Telesmanic, Mauro Santelli and Bridgette Weber.
Despite some weather challenges, optimism persists on the verge of the sweet onion’s return.
The Canadian greenhouse grower says it is rapidly expanding its acreage, becoming one of North America’s largest lit-crop roma growers.
The company will also feature hot and fresh samples and an exclusive product tease at its booth.
1WorldSync and Mercatus plan to address the benefits for suppliers and grocers in an April 2 webinar.
The company is also highlighting availability of its Giant Blueberries, now available in a new label design, selected by California Giant’s consumer audience.
Board representatives include growers, handlers and cooperative handlers to help guide the research and promotion programs as well as flow of product to the market.
The retailer seeks damages from Albertsons — which sued Kroger in December — as it alleges misconduct and material breaches of the companies’ proposed merger agreement.
Sweetpotato prices have risen slightly, but grower-shippers say not enough to keep up with their expenses.
Produce industry veteran Ray Mason has been tapped for a new business development role to grow the company’s presence in the marketplace.
The reversal allows Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to pursue its claim that the propagation, distribution and sale of Glory trees or cherries infringes the Staccato patent, says Summerland Varieties Corp.
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