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The group has proposed an Environmental Charter to potentially address the “audit fatigue” that follows the proliferation of sustainability assurance efforts in Canada.

While production is up about 18%, this year’s objective measurement report looks to be more a normal figure says Robert Verloop, CEO of the California Walnut Commission.

The new Schnuck family holding company, 1939 Group, Inc. is expanding the family-owned grocery company’s footprint to 164 stores in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin with the purchase of 51 stores.

Hispanic Heritage Month, from Sept. 15 to Oct.15, celebrates not only the cultural contributions of Hispanic communities but the growing influence in retail, where consumer values, spending trends and authentic grocery experiences like SpartanNash’s new Supermercado Nuestra Familia shape the industry year-round.

Market Basket has appointed long-time chief financial officer Don Mulligan as interim CEO, replacing Arthur T. Demoulas, who was ousted on Sept. 9.

Produce-focused winners join winners of the Organic Trade Association’s awards from dairy, consulting and non-profit worlds.

A growing crisis is silently unfolding in agriculture. Farmers are 3.5 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. With mounting financial stress, that number could be on the rise this year.

These fruits are fuzz-free and bite-sized, offering a sweet-tart punch of a kiwi in a snackable size that doesn’t require peeling, the company says.

According to the results of the 2025 Sustainability Insights survey of growers, water is among the top priorities when it comes to sustainable and regenerative agriculture.

While Honeycrisp volumes rebound, apple marketers say this year’s crop will offer solid bagged and organic promotions.