A new study by The Foundation for Fresh Produce reveals most children are not eating enough fruits and vegetables every day. To boost consumption, the foundation has launched a month-long campaign, “Hacks for Healthy Back-to-School Habits.” Designed to promote simple and engaging food, cooking and meal prep “hacks,” the effort aims to instill healthy eating […]
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Posted inProduce News, National
Potatoes USA To Boost IGA Members Through Marketing Resources
The Independent Grocers Alliance (IGA) and Potatoes USA have partnered to help independent grocers capitalize on the popularity of potatoes, which account for more than 10 percent of all vegetable sales. Potatoes are a key grocery basket-builder, with a $90.50 average basket with potatoes versus $47.47 without the vegetable, according to an IRI product affinity study. […]
Posted inProduce News, Midwest
AWG, Picadeli Tap Salad Bar Tech To Lift Fresh Food Offerings
Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) and Picadeli are working together to implement a salad bar solution that drives consumer engagement and sales growth for AWG member grocery stores, ensuring they can offer high-quality, convenient and healthy meal options that are affordable. Picadeli is an in-supermarket tech-enabled modular salad-bar with fresh food. By leveraging the company’s […]
Posted inHarris Teeter, Produce News, Southeast
Harris Teeter, Titan Farms Holding ‘Peaches With A Purpose’
Through Aug. 13, Harris Teeter and Titan Farms are holding their 11th “Peaches with a Purpose” campaign at all of the grocer’s North Carolina stores. South Carolina-based Titan Farms will donate a percentage of all peaches purchased to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte, North Carolina. Since its inception, the campaign has […]
Posted inProduce News, National, The Kroger Co.
IFPA Shares Speaker Lineup For Global Produce, Floral Show
The International Fresh Produce Association has shared the full lineup of keynote speakers for the 2024 Global Produce and Floral Show. The speakers will cover wide ranging topics, such as showcasing exclusive insights into the future of the industry, a non-partisan peek into political trends, entrepreneurship and the benefits of risk-taking, and the positive impact of […]
Posted inThe Kroger Co., National, Private Label Brands, Produce News
Kroger’s New ‘Field & Vine’ Fresh Produce Brand Focuses On Local
The Kroger Co. is expanding its Our Brands portfolio with the addition of Field & Vine, a fresh produce line grown by farmers in California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon and Washington. The brand includes blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. “Field & Vine features berries grown in the fields of American farmers that are picked, packed and delivered in stores […]
Posted inProduce News, Corporate Store News, Northeast
The Giant Co. Makes Produce Donation For National Avocado Day
In celebration of National Avocado Day on July 31, The Giant Co. donated 60,000 avocados and joined Philabundance and Avocados From Mexico to host the fourth annual Top Guac Challenge. During this pit-to-pit challenge, graduates of the Philabundance Community Kitchen program pair up with representatives from The Giant Co. to compete for the honor of […]
Posted inNatural Grocers, Produce News, Southwest
Natural Grocers Offers ‘Nutrition 4 The Win’ Produce Classes
Natural Grocers has begun a new partnership with the Foundation for Fresh Produce to present “Nutrition 4 the Win” at participating stores from Aug. 19-31. Families are invited to join and explore how fruits and vegetables can fuel growing bodies and minds. The Foundation for Fresh Produce is a nonprofit that promotes healthy eating habits, particularly among […]