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When manufacturing people talk about swing shifts, it’s typically an early afternoon until midnight-type of shift.

Through its ambitious remodel program, Target is on a mission to elevate the shopping experience in its produce departments and entire stores. See the before and after.

PMG is once again showcasing great seasonal displays through its Produce Artist Award Series contest. All produce merchandisers, specialists and produce managers are welcome to participate.

Through the Ocado-powered facility, the company expects to expand Denver’s access to produce and other fresh food.

A produce manager’s predawn musings: What were the sales from the previous day? Did our load arrive overnight, just get there or, worse, hadn’t yet pulled into the dock? Any out-of-stocks?

Grocery food prices in May were up 11.9% above year-ago levels, the USDA reported in the June 24 Food Price Outlook report.

According to The Packer’s 2022 Sustainability Insights Survey, 50% of retailers reported that sustainability was a primary priority and 21% said it was a secondary priority.

In support of National Pollinator Week 2022, the retailer introduced four new regionally specific guides to help its agricultural suppliers to protect and promote pollinators.

The new Got to Be NC logo is part of the latest branding campaign designed to promote fresh produce and more from North Carolina.

The Carlisle, Pa.-based grocer aims to add to the colony over the next several months with the goal of housing 450,000 honeybees in nine beehives by next year.