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There’s been no slowdown in the popularity of organic vegetables, say grower-shippers.

CHICAGO — Describing how consumers are adjusting their shopping habits in response to inflation, retail consultant Tom Barnes outlined strategies for success for marketers and retailers.

The Woodbury, Minn.-based grocer recently began offering Fyffes Fair Trade Certified Bananas, as part of its ongoing efforts to support responsible companies.

Sobeys Inc. is dedicated to expanding its local produce selection.

With three-year revenue growth of 1,385%, the Indianapolis-based Market Wagon has been ranked No. 450 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 annual list.

The USDA has imposed sanctions on three produce businesses for failing to meet contractual obligations to the sellers of produce they purchased and failing to pay reparation awards issued under PACA.

Consumers are adjusting purchases of food in response to inflation, according to the latest Rabobank North American Agribusiness Review.

A produce assistant must take charge and be proactive so they can be ready when a management spot opens.

Upon Bertram’s transition, Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer John Ruane has been appointed interim president.

As part of its ongoing efforts to expand the local, fresh offerings in its stores, the Cincinnati-based company has named the winners of its second annual Go Fresh & Local Supplier Accelerator program.