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Years ago, I, along with another produce specialist, supervised a 66-store chain.

The company releases a dozen original salad recipes linked to the specific astrological personalities of the 12 Zodiac signs.

For a second year, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based grocer invites local and regional growers and producers to apply for annual accelerator program.

Consumers quickly shifted to online grocery shopping during the pandemic, and that trend is likely to continue as shoppers become more accustomed to the convenience of shopping from home.

Produce firms in New Jersey, California and Washington were recently awarded Department of Defense contracts to supply fresh fruits and vegetables to troops, commissaries and schools.

Get updates on New Jersey produce while eating it at the annual Eastern Produce Council barbecue networking event.

Retailers learned some valuable lessons about the need to stay flexible, the importance of putting the employee and customer safety first, and the critical role supermarkets serve in times of crisis.

The marketing collaboration reimagines Gotham Greens Gourmet Medley lettuce as Grateful Greens with custom packaging featuring the band’s iconic Dancing Bears and a QR code that unlocks curated content.

The sky-high avocado market is putting stress on retail promotions of the fruit for the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, but increasing volume from Peru in June and later from Mexico may help supply better meet demand.

When I stop into just about any retail or service operation, chances are I’m going to encounter “the trainee.”