Albertsons has launched an in-store digital display network designed to revolutionize the shopping experience and enhance customer engagement. The company's pilot will launch this summer in select stores, featuring large format premium displays in high-traffic areas, such as store entry and the produce department.

Over the past week, the Trump administration has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts, with a particular focus on workplaces employing undocumented laborers, including farms. This past Thursday, President Trump made comments committing to preventing labor disruptions within the food supply chain, but did not say what changes he would implement or when they would take effect.

The Southeast Produce Council’s 2025 STEP-UPP Retail Class launched its annual summer tour last week, offering participants immersive, hands-on experiences designed to strengthen partnerships with growers. STEP-UPP — the Southeast Training Education Program for Upcoming Produce Professionals — is SEPC’s premier initiative focused on developing retail and foodservice produce professionals through strategic education, leadership development and in-the-field learning.

Produce safety has always been at the forefront of the activities at the New Jersey Department of Agriculture.

Did you know the watermelon was portrayed in Egyptian hieroglyphics? They actually originated in southern Africa well over 5,000 years ago before being cultivated in Egypt. Then they started their spread into China and Europe by trade route explorers.

Officials at the New Jersey Blueberry Industry Advisory Council are proud of what their members are doing with the blueberry harvest. They want residents of the Garden State to be just as proud.

With the blueberry harvesting season up and running, officials at the Trenton, NJ-based council, a state-run organization that takes a small fee from growers in New Jersey, are excited about what is taking place and eager for retailers and consumers to get behind the blueberry market.