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As SNAP households possibly stretch tighter budgets this fall, positioning produce as both affordable and exciting could help retailers maintain — and even grow — connections with these important consumers.
The updated brand identity will debut at the 2025 Global Produce and Floral Show, unveiling a new logo, redesigned packaging, customer-focused messaging and more.
Numerator’s 2025 Labor Day Intentions report shows grilling will dominate holiday celebrations, and Trader Joe’s podcast offers a timely example of how retailers can spark shopper inspiration with creative, produce-driven grilling ideas.
The Business Intelligence Group’s award honors those proving that purpose-driven strategy can fuel growth.
While the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a 38.9% surge in farm prices for fresh and dry vegetables in July, the reality of how — if at all — that spike will impact retail pricing is more nuanced.
For the fifth year, Zespri Sungold Kiwiwfruit has been recognized as a “best snack” in the produce category.
With The Wonderful Company topping the list, these companies with produce industry connections earned honors.
The Food System Outlook 2025 report shows millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the food industry, with 90% prioritizing healthy, fresh and clean-label foods over other expenses, even during economic hardship.
As the company rolls out same-day delivery of fresh perishables in more than 1,000 U.S. cities, industry experts are weighing the impact on growers, shippers and rival retailers.
Produce distributors are hoping the market’s progress carries into fall.
U.S.-based Hylio is using machine learning and drone technology to help farmers cut costs and protect delicate crops.
The unified platform eliminates manual processes, enhances compliance and speeds retail connectivity for growers and shippers.
Advanced capabilities improve execution in departments where one in three shoppers say quality determines where they shop.
Speaking at a webinar, he advocated for policy reforms to curb ultraprocessed foods and corporate influence, insisting that healthy choices must become the default option for Americans.
Kroger and C&S Wholesale Grocers have reached a confidential settlement to end litigation over a disputed $125 million termination fee tied to the failed Kroger-Albertsons merger.
The New England Produce Council’s 25th Produce, Floral & Foodservice Expo, set for Aug. 18-19, is expected to bring together about 1,000 attendees including retail, foodservice and wholesale buyers.
The New Jersey-based retailer-owned grocery cooperative to acquire all Morton Williams store locations in New York City metro area.
Fresh Del Monte is warning such a shortage is on the horizon, with shifting climate patterns and disease pressures resulting in diminished supplies in key growing regions like Costa Rica, where production is down 23%.
The acquisition of the Florida-based food procurement and distribution company expands CREO’s food logistics strategy.
“Disinformation online is a threat to the entire U.S. agricultural system, and it is important that everyone in the industry makes decisions based on facts and scientific evidence,” says co-founder Jenny Du.
Once designated as necessary labor during the pandemic, farmworkers insist their contributions are still critical despite some changing views.
The company says completion of this sale represents an important strategic milestone for the group that will allow concentration of efforts and investments on core business activities.
Celebrating National Farmers Market Week, the Great American Farmers Market is a week-long celebration of food, family and farming that kicked off Aug. 3 with live music, farm-fresh eats and fun for all ages.
The new digital experience also features badges to help customers easily identify SNAP-eligible grocery products when shopping online, the company says.
This 10-year collaboration seeks to leverage TELUS’ agricultural database and analytics to digitize compliance and traceability.
Icafolin-methyl represents the first new weed-killing chemistry in more than 30 years.
IFPA Chief Science Officer Max Teplitski says the food safety approach sets the direction and commits to shared responsibility in enhancing produce safety from farm to fork.
Citing severe consequences to growers, exporters, retailers and consumers, fresh produce organizations encourage the leaders of Canada, Mexico and the U.S. to collaborate on a long-term solution.
Kevin Hamilton, vice president of global marketing communications for the USHBC, shares the vision for driving berry sales around the world at Aneberries conference.
Ocean Mist invites visitors to stop by Booth No. 224 to meet Chef Tony Baker and try its latest innovation with this beloved thistle.