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In an era where health-conscious consumers are increasingly seeking nutritious options, retailers are tapping into the trend by incorporating in-house juice bars and co-branded in-store destinations.

Publix says it has donated over 100 million pounds of produce to Feeding America food banks since 2020, aiding farmers and addressing food insecurity.

Produce departments need advocates to ensure there’s ample room to properly and safely receive, stage, break down and prep a load of product, and that ultimately helps a store’s life span, says columnist Armand Lobato.

Schnuck Markets has been selected as a 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, marking the third consecutive year the St. Louis-based grocer has received the honor.

Growers are gearing up for the 2024-25 Florida avocado harvest, and indications are that this should be a good year for the green-skin fruit.

U.S. average refrigerated truck rates were pegged at $3.38 per mile on April 23, slightly higher than $3.32 per mile at the same last year but off 25% from $4.52 per mile at the same time two years ago.

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association offered a retail tour that included a visit to Loblaws City Market in downtown Vancouver, where co-owner Dave Sherwood led a group through the 41,000-square-foot store.

Colombia’s hass avocado traviesa season is hitting its peak, with more than 50 containers shipping weekly to the U.S. market.

Some may think of citrus fruit as strictly a winter crop, yet summer varieties are increasingly appearing on consumers’ radar — and in their shopping carts.

While production began this month, the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the 6-acre facility will be held next month.