Category: Produce News
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Update: Sprouts Postpones Washington Store Openings Due To Covid-19

by Treva Bennett

Due to the recent developments of Covid-19 in Washington state and the surrounding counties, Sprouts Farmers Market has postponed the opening of its Silverdale and Seattle stores. In a statement issued March 12, the company says, “The health and safety of our team members and shoppers is always our first priority, and we are actively […]

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PMA Bringing ‘The Joy of Fresh’ to Austin’s SXSW

by Treva Bennett

The Produce Marketing Association (PMA) will return to South By Southwest (SXSW) again this year as a part of the organization’s ongoing work to bring the produce and floral industries to center stage.  SXSW attracts half a million attendees each year to Austin, Texas, for 10 days of collaboration. From March 13-22, SXSW will feature speakers, […]

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Graphic Packaging Int’l. Launches PaperSeal Innovation To Increase Recyclability

by Treva Bennett

Graphic Packaging International has launched a new line of PaperSeal trays, offering brands and retailers the opportunity to replace Modified Atmosphere (MAP) and Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) plastic trays with a new barrier-lined paperboard alternative. The development of the innovative PaperSeal food tray solution aligns with the company’s Vision 2025, leveraging its sustainability profile to expand and […]

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SpartanNash, Family Fare Partner With Flashfood On New Mobile App

by Treva Bennett

As part of its commitment to help customers save money and reduce in-store fresh food waste, SpartanNash is piloting a mobile app at five of its West Michigan Family Fare stores. The app was developed by Flashfood and allows store guests and community nonprofits to purchase food nearing its best-by date at savings of up […]

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MIDWEST: Coborn’s To Celebrate Grand Opening Of 3 Newly Remodeled Stores

by Treva Bennett

Coborn’s Inc. has planned the grand reopening of three newly remodeled locations in its chain of 28 Coborn’s stores. The company recently completed significant updates at locations in New Prague, Clearwater and Sauk Rapids, Minnesota. The grand openings will include several events to celebrate each location’s newly remodeled Coborn’s. New Prague will host a ribbon […]

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Pete’s Introduces First-To-Market Butter Lettuce Wrap Kits

by Treva Bennett

Pete’s, the California-based produce company specializing in hydroponically grown living lettuce and cress varieties, will debut a new line of fresh convenience products, Pete’s Butter Stuffers, in retail locations in and around the West Coast this spring. Available in three varieties—Asian Style Chicken, Southwest Style Chicken and California Style Chicken— Pete’s Butter Stuffers offers time-pressed […]

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Driscoll’s Launches Limited Edition Sweetest Batch Blackberries

by Treva Bennett

Driscoll’s has launched its Limited Edition Sweetest Batch Blackberries. The blackberry marks Driscoll’s as the first company to market a complete berry patch premium flavor offering across strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and blackberries. Driscoll’s Limited Edition collection is a curated series of best of season, ultra-flavorful offerings. The premium blackberries follow the marketplace success of Driscoll’s Sweetest […]