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While production of mushrooms in the U.S. was slightly down in 2017-18, sales hit an all-time high, at $1.23 billion, buoyed by per-pound increases for fresh and processed, agaricus and specialty mushrooms.

The National Mango Board is asking packers/marketers to use the group’s logo on mango boxes or Price Look-Up stickers.

Amelia Freidline and Ashley Nickle talk cucumbers and the likelihood-of-purchase age gap for them.

Meal kit company Chef’d has gone out of business.

Produce industry organizations commended suppliers July 9 for coming together to protest the new 90-day payment policy Kroger intended to implement across its business.

Staff writer Ashley Nickle discusses the details of the new Kroger payment policy and the Supervalu takeover bid.

As we look back on the one-year anniversary of the Amazon-Whole Foods merger, we reflect upon how the grocery industry was changed forever.

The Michigan Apple Committee has created a retail dietitians’ kit to reach out to nutrition-minded consumers and is bringing back strategic partnerships to spread the word about Michigan apples.

The California Table Grape Commission is highlighting the fruit’s versatility in recipes with the help of chef Ellie Krieger, best-selling author and registered dietitian.

Aldi is a company that I have always been fascinated by; with over 1,800 locations in 35 states, it has a revenue projection by retail analysts just north of $11 billion in 2018, yet they largely fly under the radar.