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Schnucks names new vice president of fresh
ST. LOUIS, JAN. 8, 2021 – Schnuck Markets, Inc. BB #:105541 today announced Ted Schnuck has been named the company’s...
New Products: Reaching retail with fresh-cut
Although the foodservice sector has suffered mightily during the pandemic, the growth of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables and various blends...
Tomato prices rise on light supplies
Tomato volumes are tight and may remain until mid-January from both Mexico and Florida. That has caused prices to remain...
Quick Look: Amazon Fresh, Naperville, IL
Because I haven’t been on the road much in the past nine months, I called upon a colleague in Chicagoland...
Study shows fresh grapes are a natural source of vitamin K and flavonoids
Emerging Research Suggests Beneficial Role of Vitamin K and Certain Flavonoids Against Covid-19 Fresno, CA – A recent study published...
Albertsons debuts automated grocery pick-up kiosk at Jewel-Osco
BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Albertsons Companies BB #:193326 today announced that it is the first American grocer to pilot an automated and...
FPAA names new communications coordinator
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) BB #:144354 is pleased to announce that Andrea Ortega has joined the...
West Pak Avocado releases first sustainability report
Murrieta, CA – West Pak Avocado BB #:117036, the global supplier of premium avocados, is pleased to unveil its inaugural...
FMI’s fresh foods agenda for 2021
ARLINGTON, VA— FMI, The Food Industry Association BB #:162464 today announces its fresh foods insights and programming agenda for 2021...
New Products: Stalking Asparagus Sales
With the cultivation of asparagus in Peru and Mexico, this once very seasonal commodity is now available year-round. Shani Nir,...
U.S. and international blueberry companies form coalition to oppose limitations on imports
Agriculture Leaders Say Imports Clearly Contribute to Success of Domestic Industry by Providing Year-Round Supply of Super Fruit WATSONVILLE, CALIF....
Grocer trials vegan butcher concept
PRESS RELEASE: To the delight of hungry herbivores around the country, ASDA has announced a partnership with vegan concept creator,...
D’Arrigo California redesigns website
Tuesday, January 5, 2021 – Salinas, CA: D’Arrigo California BB #:114843 is proud to announce the launch of its newly...
The work of food safety continues in 2021
Even as the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act turns 10 this week, food safety remains a work in progress. FDA...
New Products: Package Perfect
Growers and shippers have always sought ways to get their products safely to markets near and far, once there, to...
FreshEdge acquires Detroit distributor
INDIANAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Leonardo’s Produce, BB #:162215 a distributor of fresh produce and specialty products, joined FreshEdge, a family of produce...
Dunkin adds vegetarian breakfast sandwich
PRESS RELEASE: CANTON, Mass., Jan. 4, 2021 — As the trend of Americans adding plant-based options to their diet blossoms, Dunkin’ continues to...
Industry mourns loss of Robert Glasser
From The Fresh Produce & Floral Council: On December 22, Robert R. Glasser died peacefully in his sleep. He was...