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Schnuck Markets Inc., in partnership with Instacart, is introducing Schnucks Now in all markets, offering delivery in as fast as 30 minutes.

This story stars a frog, the Pacific tree frog. While it’s not a fairy tale, Susanne Klose still needed a happy ending — so she turned to Center for Produce Safety. Our story’s frogs intruded on lettuce fields and ended up in bags of salad mixes. That created a food-safety hazard, a disconcerting discovery for consumers and an economic loss for fresh produce companies.

Giorgio Fresh is gearing up for the IFPA show in Orlando, FL, this year and is ready to sample the newest flavor in its stuffed mushroom line extension: garlic parmesan. As part of its commitment to leading the category in innovation and insights, the company has an extensive research and development department that explores ingredients and flavor trends within the marketplace. Based on this research, Giorgio formulates products to reflect consumers' growing interests.

The North Side Skull and Bone Gang has a yearly tradition on Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday to remind people that life is short. Members of the gang, which draws heavily upon African traditions, mask as skeletons, play percussion instruments, chant and sing during Carnival to remind people to be your best and enjoy life.

The droughts and heatwaves that hit the U.S. this summer received a lot of attention. Florida has been impacted by one of the most powerful storms to ever hit our shores. These weather patterns have far-reaching impacts on crops, including availability and quality.

The California Avocado Commission has promoted Ken Melban to vice president of industry affairs and operations. A produce veteran with extensive experience, Melban joined the commission in 2011 as director, issues management. In 2015 he was promoted to vice president, industry affairs.

Anna Basciani of Basciani Mushroom Farms died peacefully at home Oct. 15 while surrounded by her loving family. She was 93. Ms. Basciani was the wife of the late Mario (Chuff) Basciani, with whom she shared over 70 years of marriage prior to his passing in September of 2020. Until the age of 80, she worked as a bookkeeper for the family business, Basciani Mushroom Farms. Born 1929 at home in Toughkenamon, PA, Ms. Basciani was the daughter of the late Antonio Masciantonio and the late Mary DeDomi...

By his own admission, Michael Madden of Macadu Fresh didn’t have a career in mind when he graduated from high school in Vineland, N.J., in 2001.

The highly anticipated Global Produce and Floral Show will feature countless ways to network, connect and learn. One session is calling IFPA members who are ready to bring it.

Running a successful business takes vision, heart, charisma, and drive, and differentiation yields sustainable profitability.  So, what is the secret that gives organizations foresight? The answer is insight. Hope is not a strategy. Neither is flying blindly. Insight is the “therefore” or “so what” of research and data that outlines the business implications to help decision makers take thoughtful strategic leaps or make tactical investments.