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Given the facility’s massive size and the devastating impact of the fire, a timeline for rebuilding efforts is currently unknown. “The facility will not be functional for the foreseeable future,” said the retailer.
Grocery food inflation for all of 2022 is expected to average between 5% and 6%, the latest USDA Food Price report said.
Consumers are spending more on potatoes as they continue to find occasions to cook and celebrate at home, according to a news release.
One of the big questions for the balance of this year is how inflation will influence consumer spending on groceries and fresh produce.
In honor of May’s National Salad Month, Dole Food Company Inc. has released a dozen original salad recipes linked to the specific astrological personalities of the 12 Zodiac signs.
Caledonia, Mich.-based hydroponic lettuce farm Revolution Farms is partnering with Grand Rapids-based retailer Meijer to bring local lettuce and salad greens to 262 stores across the retailer’s six-state footprint.
The Packer’s 13th annual Women in Produce issue honors eight industry leaders, like Laura Strange, who play pivotal roles in the success of their own organizations, as well as the produce industry.
Southeastern Grocers Inc. has announced its fifth tour of giving in partnership with Folds of Honor.
On Memorial Day, all 171 locations of California-based Stater Bros. Markets will participate in the National Moment of Remembrance, according to a news release.
Brookshire Grocery Company of Tyler, Texas has issued a voluntary recall of bulk Yellow Flesh Peaches available in stores between 4/15/22 and 5/17/22, because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria.
Retail fresh fruit and vegetable inflation for all of 2022 is forecast in a range from 6.5% to 7.5% over 2021, according to the USDA.
Three out of four Americans believe fresh produce is a healthy choice, but nearly half of consumers polled believe the benefits of fresh produce are often ignored by the general public, according to a new survey.
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Coral Gables, Fla.-based Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has officially launched its Mini Honeyglow pineapple in North America.
Ontario, Calif.-based grocer to expand its Southern California footprint with new acquisition.
As part of its 10th-annual Supplier Awards, Whole Foods Market recently recognized the Watsonville, Calif.-based berry company.
Organic tomatoes brought in more than $290.5 million in 2020, and marketers moved more than $75.4 million pounds of the vegetable, according to IRI. And organic tomato purchases are clearly driven by age.
Stemilt Growers is gearing up for the start of Rave apple harvest in early August.
Bakersfield, Calif.-based Country Sweet Produce’s Bako Sweet brand will offer retailers plenty of merchandising efforts in the historically quiet season for the sweet potato category.
Canada on June 20 announced final regulations banning select single-use plastic manufactured items, including checkout bags, cutlery, certain foodservice ware, ring carriers, stir sticks, and most straws.
Consumer confusion abounds when it comes to what can and can’t be recycled, industrial versus home composting and the end-of-life reality for different types of packaging.
Valencia, Calif.-based Sunkist Growers has launched ‘The Official Orange of American Summers’ campaign to celebrate the exclusive California-grown orange variety this time of year.
State agriculture boards, retailers and produce companies work together to meet increasing consumer demand for locally grown.
It’s a good time for garlic. Christopher Ranch and I Love Produce say they are garnering successful returns on their marketing efforts.
Through its ambitious remodel program, Target is on a mission to elevate the shopping experience in its produce departments and entire stores. See the before and after.
Oxnard, Calif.-based Westfalia Fruit anticipates a plentiful avocado supply to the U.S. market throughout the summer months, starting with National Avocado Day on July 31.
California’s governor recently signed into law the country’s most sweeping, rigorous restrictions on single-use plastics and packaging. It will affect everyone from growers to grocers to consumers.
U.S. grocery food inflation is expected to top 10% in 2022, the USDA reported in an updated Food Price Outlook report.
While the apple category is being impacted by inflation and supply issues, at least one proprietary apple variety is biting into a rather “glorious” stride.
Avocados From Mexico (AFM), the number one selling avocado brand in the U.S., released its official 30-second Big Game teaser featuring late-night funnyman and avocado-lover, Andy Richter.