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If your supermarket or brand hasn’t created a guacamole-themed promotion or merchandising display in 2022, well, are you even trying?

They’re called Hatchheads, a nickname reminiscent of the Deadhead fans who follow the Grateful Dead shows.

The other day, someone asked me if I like to eat papayas, to which I responded, “What kind of papayas?”

Listen to this podcast episode with host Amy Sowder and guest or watch the video to learn how to generate excitement with your region’s seasonal produce.

The simplest definition of snacking is consuming food between main meals — but snacking has a bad reputation sometimes.

The 22nd New England Produce Show kicked off with the expo reception August 24, at the Omni Hotel’s Sporting Club. The party included a living statue of a hockey player in the middle of the party.

The USDA now has approved more than 150 additional retailer chains to offer online grocery shopping to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants.

National Grocers Association pledges to improve access to grocery stores in rural areas and food deserts by working to increase the number of retailers authorized for SNAP online purchases.

Instacart launches a bundle of six grocery technology platforms called Connected Stores to help retailers compete in a hybrid grocery marketplace and create a more integrated online and in-store shopping experiences.

The San Francisco-based food technology company has added JC Produce, a fresh produce company known for garlic and ginger, to its portfolio.