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Seems counterintuitive to suggest in a social media column that you take a social media break, no? But yeah, we all need a break now and then.

Schnuck Markets, Inc., in partnership with Foodshed.io, is celebrating its most expansive local produce season since it was founded in 1939.

Stokes Purple sweet potatoes are back in season, and it’s the ideal time to showcase these colorful tubers.

Senate ag committee leader Debbie Stabenow stressed the importance of industry engagement on immigration and climate change legislation in an address to the United Fresh Produce Association’s Washington Conference.

While Michigan’s apple harvest is just gearing up, most other fruits are winding down through September.

Take a listen to our latest podcast episode, this time on fall retail expectations.

Grapes are one of the strongest categories that a produce operation offers, with impressive volume and dollar sales.

As a result of COVID-19, there has perhaps been no greater level of awareness around federal feeding programs that target children.

The recent announcement that Amazon had replaced Walmart as the largest retailer in the U.S. shows a striking strategy similarity, and a chart of Amazon net income since 1994 paints the picture.

The ShopRite of Roosevelt Boulevard announced the debut of Fresh to Table, a store-within-a-store concept where customers can find fresh, on-trend foods and easy to prepare ingredients and meal solutions.