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The 2023 Michigan apple crop is coming on, and the Michigan Apple Committee will be ready with a range of promotions, says Diane Smith, executive director.

In partnership with keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, the retailer’s funding to 23 recipients goes toward projects focused on food waste prevention, reduction and recovery.

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 reported that 28% of consumers said they purchased limes in the previous year.

With expectations of a “fantastic” crop, Naturipe Farms is expecting a peak supply of Michigan blueberries from mid-July through mid-August.

The Packer’s Fresh Trends 2023 revealed that 26% of consumers said they purchased mangoes in the past year.

Steve Mayer was promoted to president of Bashas’ Operating Cos., announced June 14, at a grand opening ceremony that also celebrated Bashas’ new headquarters in Chandler, Ariz.

Celebrating National Pineapple Day, Dole is launching a blood drive and charitable campaign June 27 in eight U.S. cities in honor of the pineapple’s hospitality and friendship symbolism.

The solutions include a bio-fungicide and an apple coating, both approved for organic use, as well as a scald and carbon dioxide injury inhibitor.

A focus on fresh, affordable food and an enhanced digital strategy has proven a successful combination, says The Kroger Co., which reported its first quarter 2023 results without fuel on June 15.

Measuring bulk lettuce purchases (not packaged), Fresh Trends 2023 found that 41% of all consumers said they purchased bulk lettuce in the past year.