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What makes a good retail partnership? A panel of retailers discussed what they really want — and don’t want — from vendors at GOPEX 2024.

A U.S. Apple Association report shows apple holdings for March are also 25% higher than the five-year average for the month.

The avocado grower-shipper says the newly created position will evaluate current sustainability initiatives within the company and define a strategy for future projects.

TAMPA, Fla. — Flavorful and convenient snacking innovation was a key trend at the recent Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure event at the Tampa Convention Center, March 7-9.

Mission Produce reported a 21% increase in revenue for its first quarter 2024 financial results, while also experiencing growth in mango and blueberry revenues.

T&G Global says the company and its independent growers will collectively pick over 4 million tray carton equivalents of apples this year, including its premium Jazz and Envy apple brands.

The Consumer Connection Conference, a driver in efforts to boost fruit and vegetable consumption, will welcome leaders in produce, nutrition and lifestyle from April 29 to May 1 in Phoenix.

Kroger’s retail data science arm says these five key trends are reshaping the grocery shopper experience: Holistic health, engaging experience, flexible shopping, personalization and simple efficiency.

The company says it plans to tout the health benefits of the vegetable through a marketing campaign that includes giveaways.

Exhibitor booths echoed the Southeast Produce Council’s Southern Exposure trade show and conference’s theme of “Unseen Heroes.”