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Ahold Delhaize is testing a system that grows herbs and leafy vegetables in a hydroponic garden on the sales floor. Plants are grown under special conditions and in ideal light. As hydroponics allow cultivation anywhere and with the organic solution full of nutrients, no soil is necessary, and no sprays nor GMOs are needed. During this month, the garden will grow herbs and salads such as basil varieties, mint, dill and red leaf lettuce. Customers can also purchase these items and see how it’s ...

Fruits and vegetables are foundational to healthy eating so much so that their underconsumption impedes the ability to achieve greater diet quality among all Americans as well as greater nutrition security among those with fewer resources. Inflation has further exacerbated this issue — between June 2021 and June 2022, the cost to build a healthy dietary pattern increased by 12.5 percent.

The Mushroom Council is composed of fresh market producers or importers that average more than 500,000 pounds of mushrooms produced or imported annually.

The Southeast Produce Council highlighted the latest innovations in the fresh produce industry at its Southern Innovations conference and trade show, which took place Sept. 22-24 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, TN. The event drew a sizeable number of attendees and a record number of exhibitors.  

Like many potato growers in Idaho, Wilcox Fresh is uncertain at this point what the season will bring. But one thing is certain — it has been a year like no other in recent memory. “We’re basically in a wait-and-see situation with volume, and we’re hoping that yields aren’t too far off last year,” said Derek Peterson, vice president of sales and operations for the Rexburg, ID-based grower-shipper.

What is a better cause than helping families gather around the table and be a part of the magic that happens during family mealtime? Studies show extensive nutrition, social, and mental benefits associated with family meals which create a stronger and healthier family bond.  In support of the Food Marketing Institutes National Family Meals Month, Pure Flavor joined the industry-wide movement this month to raise awareness of the benefits of frequent family meals.

On the heels of a new report issued by the Bureau of Labor Statistics showing that the overall cost of groceries rose by 13.5 percent in the last year, Lidl US is introducing rotating price cuts on more than 100 items in all of its 170-plus stores.

Phillips Mushroom Farms has been a leader in growing mushrooms in Kennett Square, PA since 1927, and is known for its stellar reputation.

Mark S. Hanks, a long-time executive formerly with DNE World Fruit, died surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 29, just shy of his 72nd birthday. Mr. Hanks was born on July 2, 1950 in Kilgore, TX, and grew up in Southern California.  He attended UC-Santa Barbara before pursuing his acting and dance career in New York City and Los Angeles. His love for the performing arts took him from being a high school gymnast to dancing with the Joffrey Ballet and acting and performing in the th...

Superfresh Growers is all about the production process in delivering premium-grade apples. Operating orchards throughout Central Washington, the Yakima-based grower-shipper stands out as an industry leader within the apple category, offering year-round volume and high-quality control throughout it’s pack lines.