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A portion of sales from the company’s cracker-like crisps made from upcycled fruits and vegetables will support Brighter Bites’ mission.

The fruit’s unique shape and seasonal availability make it an eye-catching addition to grocery promotions and holiday menus, the company says.

The Hallmark Channel’s Andrew Walker joins Hallmark Christmas Experience for an apple tasting with prizes and meet-and-greet.

High-speed inkjet printers offer a more sustainable option by printing tracking codes, special offers and other promotional messages directly on secondary packaging, says MCS Inc.

The Kroger Co. has responded to a lawsuit filed by Albertsons Cos. Inc. following a court ruling blocking a proposed merger.

Sanctions include suspending the businesses’ Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act licenses and barring the principal operators of the businesses from engaging in PACA-licensed business without USDA approval.

The grocery food index rose 1.6% over the last 12 months, according to a report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on five produce businesses in Texas, Florida, New Jersey and Oregon for violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act.

The lawsuit follows recent court rulings blocking the proposed merger of the two grocery retailers.

The ruling, which can be appealed, could jeopardize the deal between the two major grocers.