Instacart announced new capabilities for its e-commerce solutions that make it easier for retailers to customize their storefronts and launch shoppable campaigns for holidays or special occasions. Retailers can now modify their homepages, create custom landing pages and build shoppable campaigns from a dashboard in Instacart Storefront and Storefront Pro.

Stew Leonard’s is already using these capabilities to offer engaging e-commerce experiences for customers, and Gelson’s Markets will be introducing them on their online storefronts soon.

Buona Foods is a fourth-generation, family owned and operated mushroom farm located in the Mushroom Capital of the World. Buona Foods began growing mushroom in 1975, selling them to local restaurants. Over time, the focus shifted to supplying retailers in the region.

Ocean Mist Farms was presented with the IFPA Foodservice Conference’s Chef’s Choice Award at the annual show in Monterey on Friday, July 28.

The award-winning dish was developed for the artichoke giant and prepared at the show by Tony Baker, Ocean Mist’s longtime corporate chef. According to Baker, artichokes are “the incredible edible thistle — healthful, nutritious, fun to eat and easier to prepare and cook than most people think.”

Natural Delights has partnered with Tajín for its new Medjool Date Strips with Chile Lime. Available now, the product marries the perfect combination of sweet and spicy, otherwise known as “swicy” — a top trending flavor profile in 2023.

According to DLG Research in 2021, Tajín was shown to boost produce sales by 46 percent when displayed next to produce items. As a result, the brand expects excellent response to the new product and its packaging, which prominently showcases the Tajín bottle and fresh Medjool dates.

Last week IFPA Foodservice Conference attendees enjoyed temperate Monterey, CA, where they had an opportunity to network at a bevy of events beyond the conference, opening reception and expo. From IFPA's Women's Fresh Perspectives Happy Hour and the Fresh Avenue Mixer to the Church Bros. Ranch Party and Tanimura & Antle's Laguna Seca Raceway Cocktail Reception, the opportunity to connect with friends and colleagues was ever-present.