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As consumers increasingly crave freshness and convenience, sales of fresh cut, value-added produce continue to climb.

What stock condition is your store in? I mean, honestly?

Tom Stenzel, currently co-CEO and past president of United Fresh, will move into a consulting role, working closely with Burns through June 2022, says the IFPA.

According to the Trendspotters Panel at the 46th annual Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show, two major food trends to note are dates and peppers. Here are a few merchandising ideas to kick up sales.

The grocer’s new location in Washington, D.C.’s Glover Park neighborhood offers more than 800 local products, including fresh produce.

The USDA has filed an administrative complaint against J & J Distributing Company for alleged violations of the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA).

With domestic Honeycrisp supply light, imports from the Southern Hemisphere will soon give retailers more volume to promote, according to Don Roper, vice president of sales and marketing, Honeybear Brands.

The USDA is seeking comments on the effect of retail concentration and retailers’ practices on the conditions of competition in the food industry.

The Greensboro, N.C.-based grocer has launched a four-week fundraising campaign in which 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Chef Jose Andres-led organization.

A new report from IRI and 210 Analytics examining fresh produce sales in February finds that while dollar sales are “looking good,” the “volume pressure is real,” said 210 Analytics President Anne-Marie Roerink.