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Giant Eagle, Southeastern Grocers, CVS, Trader Joe’s, Whole Foods Market and four dollar stores are all taking key steps in pesticide and pollinator protection.

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.

The latest retailer to join forces with Instacart, Midwest grocer Schnuck Markets launches Schnucks Now, a 30 minute e-commerce delivery service.

Produce suppliers, tech leaders and logistics firms arrived in force to 2022’s Global Produce and Floral Show in October.

The Canadian-based greenhouse grower is adding Yoom, a purple cocktail tomato with a sweet-savory flavor, to its roster.

Retailer Hy-Vee commits to meal delivery and nutrition education for food insecure.

An October report by FMI and Hartman Group confirms that consumers are adjusting holiday grocery shopping habits to mitigate inflation.

Produce buyers have shared qualities, traits and communication skills that they look for in partnerships with suppliers.

The food safety and social responsibility certifier has updated social responsibility standard to meet the International Fresh Produce Association’s Ethical Charter on Responsible Labor Practices.

The National Organic Program has updated the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances to include paper pots and low acyl gellan gum as acceptable for organic production.