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AUSTIN, TX - Make way for new deliveries as Kroger reveals an expansion to the Texas market. The grocer recently announced the official opening of a new spoke facility in Austin, bringing its...

NEW YORK, NY - Another bridge between the fresh produce industry and foodservice has been built as Bowery has partnered with sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand. Through this...

IRVINGTON, NY - Earlier this month, we reported on BrightFarms’ recently announced expansion plan, including four new regional greenhouse hubs. As construction gets underway, I wanted to connect with...

PROVIDENCE, RI - A new asset has been added to United Natural Foods, Inc.’s (UNFI) distribution network this week. The foodservice operator has announced plans to open a new 1.3-million square-foot...

FRESNO, CA - Get ready for an uptick in demand for California table grapes! The California Table Grape Commission (CTGC) is setting out to bolster international demand for California table grapes in...

BRONX, NY - The back-to-back storms that recently swept across the state of California are showing to have potentially lasting effects for many suppliers. D’Arrigo New York recently shared some...

MCALLEN, TX - Whenever a highly anticipated trade show is underway, one thing you can definitely find us doing is checking in with Catania Worldwide. The supplier is constantly bolstering its...

ESCOBEDO, NUEVO LEÓN, MEXICO - Dollar General recently entered the Mexican market with its very first store. The retailer celebrated its international expansion as it opens a Mi Súper Dollar General...

ONTARIO, CANADA - The time has come for industry members to descend upon Grapevine, Texas, for the 2023 Viva Fresh Expo. One Canadian operator that will be exhibiting is Mucci Farms, with a wide...

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Wholesaler GrubMarket is spreading its wings internationally to East Europe and Africa as it recently announced several expansions. The company is opening a new office in Egypt...

MUNICH, GERMANY - Today we're sharing the secrets of successful sustainability operations—well, some of them, at least. According to IFCO, a smart combination of environmental, social, and governance...

HARRISONBURG, VA - Excitement is mounting for this year’s Viva Fresh Expo, and much of that is an eagerness to see what the fresh industry’s supply-side mavens have in store for attendees as they...

DENVER, CO - Freshness and long shelf-life is something both buyers and shoppers are always looking for in our industry, and Verdant™ Technologies is endeavoring to keep the lush produce thriving....

PHOENIX, AZ - Taking a stand against single-use plastics, Sprouts Farmers Market recently announced it will eliminate single-use plastic bags at checkout by the end of 2023. With this decision,...

CALIFORNIA - Traveling to the Mediterranean can certainly decrease stress, but California Walnuts wants consumers to know that the Mediterranean diet can decrease the risk of dementia. To get the...

NOGALES, AZ - Whether through blood or bond, family is a key pillar of the produce industry, differentiating it from other fields. This is no different for Divine Flavor, whose legacy has been built...

WASHINGTON, DC - Happy Farmworker Awareness Week! Equitable Food Initiative is once again harnessing this year’s celebration to bring well-deserved attention to the agricultural sector. This year,...

NEW ZEALAND - New season, new crops as T&G Global brings a portfolio of high-quality apples. It’s new season apple harvest time down in New Zealand, and T&G is eagerly meeting demand in...

MCALLEN, TX - With the clock ticking down on the Texas International Produce Association’s Viva Fresh Expo, Fox Packaging is getting ready to engage attendees and show off its signature packaging...

DELTA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Farmworkers are a vital part of our industry, and their contributions cannot be celebrated enough. For companies like Windset Farms®, appreciating farmers is a crucial part...

NEW ZEALAND - The widespread greenery that covers New Zealand is something to behold, and avocado orchards certainly add to the beauty. The country’s growers will be welcoming industry members next...

CERRITOS, CA - On Wednesday, March 22, more than 200 eager attendees filled the Sheraton Cerritos in Cerritos, California, for the Fresh Produce & Floral Council’s (FPFC) March Membership...

KEASBEY, NJ - Just last week, we revealed that distinguished retail executive Michael Stigers was stepping down from his CEO position at United Natural Foods, Inc.’s (UNFI) Cub Foods. Now, the expert...

WASHINGTON, DC - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced it has imposed sanctions on four produce businesses in California, Minnesota, and Texas for failing to meet...