The Kroger Co. launched its Verified Savings Program that provides a 20 percent discount on fruits and vegetables and half-off Boost by Kroger Plus memberships to customers who are recipients of various government assistance programs, including SNAP, WIC and Medicaid. 

Sustainabloom has added three new guides to its growing collection of sustainability resources aimed at helping floriculture industry members adopt practical, research-based solutions.

Washington State defeated Utah State 34-21 in the 29th Famous Idaho Potato Bowl, the Idaho Potato Commission’s title-sponsored college football event, earning the program its first bowl victory since 2018. The win culminated in the fan-favorite French fry dump and presentation of the iconic potato trophy, as fans packed the stands and tuned in nationwide for one of college football’s most recognizable post-game moments.

Vessels are starting to arrive with some nice early Chilean stone fruit. And based on reports from the Chilean Stone Fruit Committee, export volume is expected to be up 11 percent for the 2025-26 season.

Eosta announced the arrival of the first volumes of new-season organic South African table grapes, with substantial volumes expected to be available until mid-April 2026. The 2025-26 season includes several new varieties to the organic South African offering with better sizing, shelf-life and overall quality.

Weather — a series of rain events and cooler temperatures — was back in focus last week, and the timing was less than ideal. None of these systems were extreme on their own, but with holiday schedules, lighter labor and already tight supply chains, even modest weather can create outsized disruptions.