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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.

Lifelong grocery professional Price Mabry has accepted the role of vice president of fresh at Hattiesburg, Miss.-based Roberts Co., which owns grocery chains such as Corner Market.

West Sacramento, Calif.-based Raley’s Holding Co. signed a definitive agreement to acquire Chandler, Ariz.-based Bashas’ Family of Stores.

The results are in. The judges have decided. These are the winners in the 2021 Summer Produce Artist Award Series.

Phoenix, Ariz.-based Sprouts Farmers Market will address how food and nutrients can ease anxiety and inflammation while supporting a healthy immune system in a live-streamed event with health experts.

One of the three online shopping avenues is growing, while the other two are sliding back a bit, which can affect how retailers target fresh produce sales strategies.

Chris Keetch, director of produce and floral for The Giant Co., Carlisle, Pa., is the Produce Retailer of the Year in 2021.