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After three years of participating in major industry events, we improved our sourcing and connections with suppliers nationwide. At that time, we had only six stores, so it took a lot to get noticed by large suppliers.

The Southeast Produce Council has just announced a heroic lineup of speakers for upcoming Southern Exposure: The Marvel of Produce set to take place March 3-5, 2022.

Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) and Reasor’s LLC are excited to announce that they have entered into an agreement under which BGC will acquire Reasor’s 17 stores in Oklahoma.

During its debut at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Show, Naturipe Snacks Berry Parfaits were ranked as the #2 Cool New Product (and the #1 ranked food item).

Foodservice demand is strong for Wada Farms, said Joe Esta, vice president of the Idaho Falls, Idaho-based company.

Rooting thousands of strawberry plants on elevated tables the first week of October, Oppy, under the Ocean Spray license, will launch the first-ever specialty berry pack in the Happy Berry™ label mid-December.

A research report on the expected growth of packaged fruit sales by Fact.MR says sales in the category are expected to be valued at close to $19.8 billion by 2031.

After nearly doubling its No Shells business over the past two years, Wonderful Pistachios is continuing this momentum with its biggest No Shells marketing investment yet.

Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce the Buck Brand organic specialty citrus micro-brand.

There’s a lot to be said about simple momentum. Take for example, my regular workweek. Like many other produce professionals, I have my share of paperwork.