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In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Chiquita is once again giving its iconic blue sticker a pink makeover to match the pink ribbon — an international symbol for breast cancer awareness.

Mixing things up in the produce department can help boost sales and a store’s reputation, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Retailers around the country gear up for festive and bountiful holiday produce displays.

The Packer recently connected with retailers planning to attend the much-anticipated IFPA show to learn what they hope to gain from the Orlando event.

Sometimes long stretches of travel between the stores gave co-workers ample time to talk about store issues, and produce ones, of course.

Stemilt’s Lil Snappers line of small apples and pears offers parents a convenient, healthy fruit option for their kids, says the Wenatchee, Wash.-based company.

Foodservice sales in the St. Louis, Mo., area have, for the most part, rebounded from the doldrums of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, some produce distributors say their restaurant business has surpassed 2019 levels.

Even though price is king in shoppers’ fresh produce decisions, 55% of consumers say they are willing to pay a premium for the right foods because they contribute to their health and wellness. Why and how?

Let’s peek into the brain of a retail produce manager succeeding at his job and learn from him. We’re talking about Chris Jorgensen, produce manager at a Food Lion store in Gloucester, Va.

The mass retailer’s $100 million delivery hub will be for Quebec and Atlantic Canada customers. The company is investing $330 million in a record number of store renovations in 2022.