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Mixing things up in the produce department can help boost sales and a store’s reputation, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Retailers around the country gear up for festive and bountiful holiday produce displays.

The Packer recently connected with retailers planning to attend the much-anticipated IFPA show to learn what they hope to gain from the Orlando event.

Sometimes long stretches of travel between the stores gave co-workers ample time to talk about store issues, and produce ones, of course.

Response has been powerful yet mixed from independent grocers, following the news on Oct. 14 that two of the nation’s largest grocery chains have entered a definitive agreement to merge.

Fresh Solutions Network, exclusive farmers and suppliers of the Side Delights brand of fresh potatoes and onions, invite retailers who want to see the new packaging line in person to join us at booth no. 2162.

Competition was fierce this year, as the contest earned 1,361 entries, the most in any of the Mushroom Council’s past eight annual blended burger contests.

What got columnist Armand Lobato’s produce-passion nerve glowing red? Read on to find out.

As two of the nation’s largest supermarket chains announce plans to merge, what is the potential impact to the fresh produce industry?

Stemilt’s Lil Snappers line of small apples and pears offers parents a convenient, healthy fruit option for their kids, says the Wenatchee, Wash.-based company.