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With over half of American households adopting food-saving habits, food retailers have a prime opportunity to align their inventory, packaging and promotional strategies with consumer demand for affordability and waste reduction.

The grocery chain says it has promoted Carol Barsotti, Natalie Slater and Levi Wingo to drive operational excellence, unify marketing efforts and accelerate growth across its grocery brands.

American farms defend the new federal import penalties while Canadian exporters warn of rising grocery prices and stalled industry growth.

As a historic Cyclospora outbreak surges nationwide, the International Fresh Produce Association is urging public health officials to partner with the industry rather than rushing to blame leafy greens without physical evidence.

Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc. has appointed industry veteran, who will succeed the retiring Gary Koch.

The nearly 50-year-old organization continues to advocate for family farms, sustainable agriculture and local food systems, among other causes.

On track to hit its projected 330-million-pound crop milestone for the third consecutive year, the California Avocado Commission is helping retailers move the remaining 100 million pounds of summer fruit through highly customized, targeted marketing support.

House Ag Committee Chairman Glenn “GT” Thompson argues that replacing seasonal requirements with a 350-day temporary status offers year-round producers H-2A program access and workers a guaranteed “two-week vacation” for family time.