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Whether it’s by using recyclable packaging, installing solar energy systems or implementing myriad other environmentally friendly practices, berry grower-shippers say they’re committed to sustainability.

Boasting shipments every month, the value of U.S. imports of Peruvian asparagus in 2023 was up 4.9% over 2022.

In 2023, onion utilized production in the Pacific Northwest was up 6% from the previous year, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service.

Schnucks will use Instacart Carrot Tags’ pick-to-light functionality across most of its stores, allowing Instacart shoppers to activate items from their picking list within the Instacart Shopper app.

Healthier Choices Management Corp. CEO Jeffrey Holman announced the continued expansion of its grocery segment through the acquisition of GreenAcres Market.

The FDA says the companies chose to recall the products out of an abundance of caution.

Growers say the Buckeye State offers ample customers and key access to ship produce to the East and West.

The Kelowna, British Columbia-based grower cooperative said it no longer will be able to operate the business due to low estimated fruit volumes and difficult market and financial conditions.