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New Jersey peaches should be available in good volume from early July until mid-September, according to the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council.

These bright red berries continued to be a consumer favorite in 2021, finding favor as the No. 2 most popular fruit in Fresh Trends 2022 — a title typically held by apples.

Canada on June 20 announced final regulations banning select single-use plastic manufactured items, including checkout bags, cutlery, certain foodservice ware, ring carriers, stir sticks, and most straws.

Consumer confusion abounds when it comes to what can and can’t be recycled, industrial versus home composting and the end-of-life reality for different types of packaging.

It’s a good time for garlic. Christopher Ranch and I Love Produce say they are garnering successful returns on their marketing efforts.

When manufacturing people talk about swing shifts, it’s typically an early afternoon until midnight-type of shift.

Through its ambitious remodel program, Target is on a mission to elevate the shopping experience in its produce departments and entire stores. See the before and after.

It’s been said that potatoes and onions are the nuts and bolts of the produce department. Looking at prices at Walmart, these two core commodities have seen price spikes from mid-January to mid-April.

GRAPEVINE, Texas – With avocado prices running about double the same time last year, avocado marketers and buyers have to navigate tight availability this spring.

Strong retail relationships are the bedrock of Hy-Vee’s produce department.