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The “flattening of the curve” in price inflation is a welcome change following the consistent, significant, year-over-year price increases the U.S. has experienced every month from January to July 2022, IRI says.

Retailers may need to be more flexible this fall season on the size, region and variety of potatoes they’re willing to accept from suppliers.

Focal Systems will help Piggly Wiggly Midwest digitize entire stores to automate and optimize ordering, inventory management, merchandising and in-store labor — which could improve the freshness of produce.

And with this company, the news expands from grocery retailers to public schools, cookbooks and a Middle Eastern research facility.

Response has been powerful yet mixed from independent grocers, following the news on Oct. 14 that two of the nation’s largest grocery chains have entered a definitive agreement to merge.

Fresh Solutions Network, exclusive farmers and suppliers of the Side Delights brand of fresh potatoes and onions, invite retailers who want to see the new packaging line in person to join us at booth no. 2162.

Competition was fierce this year, as the contest earned 1,361 entries, the most in any of the Mushroom Council’s past eight annual blended burger contests.

What got columnist Armand Lobato’s produce-passion nerve glowing red? Read on to find out.

As two of the nation’s largest supermarket chains announce plans to merge, what is the potential impact to the fresh produce industry?

The government’s latest inflation report shows higher food prices continue to hound consumers, with grocery food prices in September up 13% compared with a year ago.