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Ahold Delhaize, Danone Partner On Dairy Sustainability Pilot

Ahold Delhaize USA, Danone North America and The Nature Conservancy have launched a collaborative pilot program aimed at improving sustainability in dairy farming. The initiative will work with select dairy farms in Danone North America’s yogurt product supply chain to reduce methane emissions, strengthen on-farm resilience and enhance supply chain sustainability. Over the next five […]

Posted inProduce News, National, News, Organic Natural, Sustainability News

Dole Food Co. To Participate In OTA’s Organic Week 2025

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Dole Food Co. will participate in Organic Week 2025, taking place Sept. 15-17 in Washington, D.C., and hosted by the Organic Trade Association (OTA). As an event sponsor and one of the few produce supply companies in attendance, Dole will highlight its leadership in the organic category and reaffirm its commitment to […]

Posted inBakery News, News, West

CaliBagels Inc., Thomas’ Brand Partner To Launch Deli Style Bagel Chips

CaliBagels Inc. has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with Thomas’, the breakfast bread brand owned by Bimbo Bakeries USA, to develop, manufacture, and distribute Thomas’-branded Deli Style Bagel Chips across the United States. Under the terms of the partnership, CaliBagels will bring Thomas’ name and signature bagel flavor profiles to the snack aisle in 2026. The initial flavor offerings will reflect […]

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Wonderful Makes Confectionary Debut With Chocolate-Covered Pistachios

Wonderful Pistachios has introduced two new products, Chocolate Sea Salt and Chocolate Toffee, marking its debut in the confectionery category. Chocolate Sea Salt and Chocolate Toffee feature Wonderful Pistachios’ California-grown roasted pistachios, dipped in dark chocolate made with 50 percent cacao. “Consumers are increasingly looking for snacks that hit the sweet spot, literally and nutritionally,” […]

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Nature’s Bakery, Ardent Mills Expand Support for No Kid Hungry

Soft-baked snack brand Nature’s Bakery is continuing its ongoing partnership with No Kid Hungry by committing $150,000, more than 100,000 snack bars and 2,500 school supply kits to communities nationwide. It is joined by Ardent Mills, which also contributed to the cause. Nature’s Bakery’s expanded efforts demonstrate its continued commitment to addressing food insecurity and […]

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IFPA To Recognize Retail Merchant Innovation Award Recipients

The winners of IFPA’s Retail Merchant Innovation Award will be recognized during the Retail Awards Reception on Oct. 17 at the Global Produce & Floral Show in Anaheim, California. “This year’s winners exemplify how innovation and passion can transform the retail experience and inspire consumers to choose more fresh produce,” said Joe Watson, IFPA’s VP […]

Posted inProduce News, Affiliated Foods, Independent Store News, Lowes Markets, News, Southwest

Lowe’s Markets, EmpowerFresh Expand Produce Partnership

Lowe’s Markets, a Texas-based grocery chain, has expanded its partnership with EmpowerFresh, an AI-powered ordering and analytics platform built for independents’ produce departments. Building on the success of an initial six-store pilot, the rollout will extend EmpowerFresh’s solutions to 68 locations across Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona and Kansas. The produce department – often considered […]

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Tops Friendly Markets, Garelick Farms Partner On Milk Donation Program

Throughout September, for every gallon of Garelick Farms’ milk purchased at 10 participating Tops locations, a carton of Giving Cow milk will be donated to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. The donations come in cartons featuring playful cow characters. The single-serve, 8-ounce packs of ultra-high temperature (UHT) pasteurized milk have a shelf-life […]