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Kale brings a steady following when it comes to organic purchases. The leafy greens were the No. 1 item that shoppers purchased as organic—both periodically and exclusively again this year.

The grocer’s new 93,402-square-foot store offers a feast of fresh food options, including a produce department with more than 2,000 items, organic offerings and an expanded floral area.

The 2022 National Grocers Association Show, held Feb. 27-March 1 at the Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas, was co-located with Independent Grocers Alliance and Indoor Ag Con.

While the apple category is being impacted by inflation and supply issues, at least one proprietary apple variety is biting into a rather “glorious” stride.

Strawberries got a boost this year, claiming No. 2 fruit in the 2022 Fresh Trends study, with just over 56% of those surveyed saying they have purchased fresh strawberries in the past twelve months.

A wise produce manager once told me, “Always be extra-kind to kids. They are tomorrow’s customers.”

Potato sales in 2021 were up compared with pre-pandemic levels of 2019, but fell short of 2020 sales, according to a new report from potato farming marketing organization Potatoes USA.

With Super Bowl promotions running hot, the avocado market was even hotter in early February.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Richter and Co. and Vidalia, Ga.-based Stanley Farms have partnered in a new Vidalia onion program.

Avocados from Mexico and Mission Foods are inviting shoppers to celebrate basketball season with the “Taco Tip Off” campaign.