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Weather has been the word of the month. There were record May temperatures in the East, the western part of the country endured a late-season snowstorm and the drought in the Southwest lead to fires in New Mexico.    In the East the unseasonably warm weather and the Memorial Day pull are increasing produce demand, according to Mark Campbell, founder and CEO of ProduceIQ. “Harvest transitions are under way, yet not fully complete, and quality supply may require your truck to pick up in more t...

The National Watermelon Promotion Board’s spring and summer 2022 consumer program is going to capitalize on watermelon’s value and versatility benefits with a launch of a Use the Whole Watermelon 2.0. campaign.

California Giant Berry Farms is accepting entries for its annual California Giant Chef Invitational. Now in its fourth year, the California Giant Chef Invitational is a nationwide culinary competition that calls upon chefs to think outside the box and create innovative, original dishes featuring fresh strawberries, blueberries, blackberries and raspberries.

Two years removed from the deepest clutches of the coronavirus pandemic, Ryan Flaim of R&R Flaim/Flaim Farms says things are looking up for his family-owned business. “Everything is falling into place nicely so far this year,” he said May 9. “The weather has been favorable this spring, and the foodservice side of the business continues to come back.” Flaim said he has had increased demand from his customer base, and in response he upped acreage for summer crops eggplant and peppers b...

Side Delights suggests retailers stock up on potatoes as the grilling season, occasion and culture evolves, calling for healthy, year-round options beyond the traditional barbecue.

Walmart is expanding its DroneUp delivery network to 34 sites by the end the year, providing the potential to reach 4 million U.S. households across six states: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Texas, Utah and Virginia. This provides the company with the ability to deliver over 1 million packages by drone in a year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has imposed sanctions on G&K Citrus LLC in Miami for violating the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act. These sanctions include barring the business and the principal operators of the business from engaging in PACA-licensed business or other activities without approval from USDA.

Doing business in what’s known as The Mushroom Capital of the World, Kennett Square, PA-based Phillips Mushroom Farms is one of the largest growers of specialty mushrooms in the area. “Phillips Mushroom Farms has been growing mushrooms in Kennett Square since 1927,” said Sean Steller, director of business development for the company. “Initially, mushrooms were distributed at markets and not transported very far due to perishability and lack of refrigeration. The industry has come a long...

With a short six-week window that starts in mid-June, North Carolina potato growers produce approximately 16,000 acres of potatoes annually, making it one of the state’s most important crops in the summertime. Helping in the success — year after year — is the North Carolina Potato Association, which was formed in 1928 and is the oldest commodity association in North Carolina. 

Inflation is a word at the forefront of many conversations right now — for good reason. From gas stations to department stores, consumers are feeling the pressure of rising prices. Natural Grocers is taking steps so customers can shop with confidence knowing they can still get high-quality organic and natural products at affordable prices.