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USDA says about $26 million in funding for the Local Agriculture Market Program will aim to help build, coordinate and expand producer-to-consumer marketing, local and regional food markets, and local food enterprises.

In a filing, the Federal Trade Commission claims the largest supermarket merger in U.S. history will eliminate competition and raise grocery prices for millions of consumers, while harming tens of thousands of workers.

Retailers have several winning strategies to sell more mangoes, says Dan Spellman, director of marketing of the National Mango Board.

Continental Fresh plans to introduce its Water For All mangoes at the Southeast Produce Council’s 2024 Southern Exposure, highlighting the company’s PLU with Purpose campaign that supports clean-water initiatives.

Titan Farms has introduced a redesigned website highlighting its fresh peach offerings, featuring recipes, nutrition facts, team insights and an interactive timeline.

Launching March 1, the “Mushroom Loyalist” campaign is expected to reach the top third of mushroom buyers who account for almost 75% of all mushroom dollar sales and 68% of all mushroom purchases.

The National Potato Council’s latest economic findings show a current $4.78 billion value in economic activity, which could grow by more than 21% with the opening of new market access.

The survey asked produce professionals to choose among biodegradable packaging, recycled content packaging, reduced packaging and reusable packaging.

84.51° has released its “Omnichannel Special Report” that examines consumer behaviors of the unique omnichannel shopper.