Category: General News

Restaurants saw their year-over-year same-store sales and traffic growth fall for the third consecutive month in April. During this month, the industry experienced its softest sales growth since July of last year, making April the second-worst month in over two years.

Rockit Apple, the world’s first perfectly snack-sized apple, is thrilled to announce its inaugural partnership with Special Olympics.

For their commitment to fresh produce, innovative merchandising, community service, and customer satisfaction, 15 produce managers have been recognized by the 2023 Retail Produce Managers Award Program from the International Fresh Produce Association.

The Environmental Protection Agency released the final rule on Plant Incorporated Protectorants (PIPs), and Dr. Max Teplitski, Chief Science Officer of International Fresh Produce Association has issued the following statement.

Local Bounti Corporation, a breakthrough U.S. indoor agriculture company combining the best aspects of vertical and greenhouse growing technologies, announced that Anna Fabrega, former Freshly CEO and Amazon executive, will become CEO of Local Bounti on June 5, 2023.

PennRose Farms is excited to announce the hiring of Doug Johnson as Senior Vice President of Sales.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods, a leading grower of fresh vegetables and citrus, launches the “Sizzling Sweet Summer Sweepstakes.”

The latest survey of grocery shoppers by FMI – The Food Industry Association for its U.S. Grocery Shopping Trends 2023 series, reveals that the meaning of “good value” is becoming more complex as consumers navigate grocery aisles.

With peak barbecuing season upon us, the Mushroom Council is going deep into the heart of Texas to showcase to the nation’s choicest barbecue fans that mushrooms know their way around the grill.