Whole Foods Market recently opened the fifth location of its smaller-format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, in Hoboken, NJ. The 4,851-square-foot store features more than 350 local items from the Northeast, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s rigorous quality standards.

The International Fresh Produce Association has released its 2025 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the association’s work with, and on behalf of, the global fresh produce and floral industry.

¡Yo Quiero! is launching its new line of authentic Mexican dips, bringing bold, craveable flavors to shoppers just in time for Cinco de Mayo and beyond. The new lineup includes Cantina Salsas — Roasted Hatch Verde (medium), Fire Roasted Salsa (medium) and Cantina Style Red Salsa available in mild and medium — as well as Mexico-Inspired Guac in mild and spicy varieties.

Pears may be rooted in tradition, but Stemilt is positioning them firmly in today’s regular snack rotation. A bountiful pear crop across the industry is driving a strong season fueled by freshness and flavor, creating new opportunities to enjoy pears every day. Starting in January, Stemilt is launching its I Heart Pears campaign backed by a Numerator consumer survey.

Taylor Farms is one of the first brands to go live with new Instacart end-to-end retail media capabilities offered natively within TikTok. As a leading producer of ready-to-eat salads and healthy fresh foods, Taylor Farms is leveraging the new advertising solution, enabled by TikTok’s collaboration with Instacart, to redefine how consumers discover and shop fresh, healthy foods. This innovative campaign marks Taylor Farms’ breakthrough moment in social commerce and digital grocery innovation.

There’s great news coming out of the Idaho potato fields for retail directors, buyers and produce managers. The Idaho potato crop yield is outstanding, showing excellent quality and size thanks to ideal growing conditions.

With produce gross profit challenges, this is good news for retailers needing to achieve those budgets — and Idaho potatoes are a perfect item to promote in the weekly ad flyers.