Food Lion Feeds’ annual Gala Apple Bag campaign provided the equivalent of more than 13.8 million meals to families experiencing food insecurity. This year’s total marks the campaign’s second-largest number of meals provided since it began in 2014. Customers supported the effort from Sept. 17-Oct. 7 by buying marked bags of Gala apples or making […]
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IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show Returns To CA
The International Fresh Produce Association’s CEO Cathy Burns and 2025 board chair Tammy DeBoer, president of Harris Teeter, held a press briefing in early September ahead of its major gathering for the year, the Global Produce & Floral Show, Oct. 16-18. This year, the event is back in Anaheim, California. A couple of changes are […]
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NWA Leaders Visit Washington, D.C. For Ag Labor Discussions
Representatives from the National Watermelon Association (NWA) recently advocated in Washington, D.C., for improvements to the U.S. watermelon industry. NWA representatives Bob Gibson, Jordan Carter, Greg Leger, John Lapide and George Szczepanski lobbied for legislative initiatives and industry priorities, particularly focused on agriculture labor reform. “As both a grower and as president of the National […]
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Fresh Del Monte, Disney Team For ‘Zootopia 2’ Campaign
Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. has partnered with Disney on a global, 360-degree campaign to celebrate the Nov. 26 release of the film Zootopia 2, featuring the return of characters Judy Hopps (voiced by Ginnifer Goodwin) and Nick Wilde (voiced by Jason Bateman). Fresh Del Monte is bringing the film’s vibrant world to produce aisles […]
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Sprouts Farmers Market, Careit Rescue 30M Pounds Of Food Waste
Since August 2022, Sprouts Farmers Market has used the Careit app to track more than 30 million pounds of food donated to 216 nonprofits across the U.S. In addition, more than 14 million pounds of surplus fresh produce has been given to local food-rescue agencies to distribute. Sprouts aims to be a leader in the […]
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SEG, DLJ Produce Partner For Veterans Day Fundraiser
Southeastern Grocers (SEG), in partnership with DLJ Produce, will donate 5 cents to the USO for every pound of Razzle Dazzle Premium Grapes sold through Veterans Day, with a total contribution of up to $50,000. With more than 2.5 million veterans calling the Southeast home, the region represents one of the largest military populations in […]
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Fruit Posted Strong Sales In August While Vegetables Lagged
In the midst of fluctuating consumer sentiment and a shifting retail landscape, the fresh produce department saw a “tale of two categories” in August. After mild growth in July, the first in many months, vegetable dollar and volume sales once again fell behind year-ago levels, while fruit had a very strong month, representing eight of […]
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Food Lion Feeds Launches Annual Apple Bag Campaign
Food Lion Feeds has launched its annual Gala Apple Bag campaign throughout Food Lion’s 10-state operating footprint. Through Oct. 7, shoppers can buy specially marked bags of Gala apples or make a cash donation to support community hunger-relief organizations. Through the campaign, $0.50 (monetary equivalent of five meals) from each bag purchase will be provided […]