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The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, released its first quarter 2022 financial results to investors and the general public — with details on how fresh produce and digital initiatives are panning out.

Did you miss it? See who at the Retail Conference hosted by International Fresh Produce Association made important retail connections and learned the latest market research as well as solutions for today’s challenges.

The Viva Fresh Clean Eating Challenge is ready for the next contestants from the produce industry. You can win a grand prize! But more importantly, you win support to meet your health goals.

As the driver approaches a store, the geolocation feature detects the driver’s location, sending push notifications to the store associate’s handheld device, allowing them to plan for a quick unload and turnaround.

The New York Apple Association’s new commercial featuring New York apple growers won a bronze Telly award and will air on several major TV networks.

Stress, anxiety and depression can kill. And there are many produce professionals suffering silently without knowledge of how to cope in healthy ways, how to seek support and, when necessary, professional help.

Winners will get $10,000 in cash and prizes for this contest by the National Watermelon Promotion Board, running July through August.

The Giant Co. opened a 50,340-square-foot store in Richboro, Pa., with the company’s signature fresh departments, including its farm-fresh produce.

PALM DESERT, Calif. — Mariani Nut Co., Winters, Calif., known for its California almonds, is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the company. To make it that long, the company hasn’t stood still. Here’s what’s new.

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. — Produce industry professionals participate in the golf outing at the June 9-10 International Fresh Produce Association’s Retail Conference in Schaumburg, Ill.