Wegmans will close its Natick, MA, store later this summer, with an exact date to be determined. Workers were told their positions with the company are secure, as the 365 employees (142 full-time and 223 part-time) are being offered positions at other area Wegmans.

Fresh Attitude launched three new single-serve salad kits exclusive to Wakefern Food Corp., one of the nation’s largest retailer-owned cooperatives with member companies that own and operate supermarkets under the ShopRite, Price Rite Marketplace, The Fresh Grocer, Gourmet Garage and Fairway Market banners.

CMI Orchards' districts have reported boosted volume and exceptional quality in comparison to last year, where weather resulted in a smaller than expected harvest. Coupled with this exciting crop forecast, CMI’s huge varietal selection is going to make this Northwest cherry season the best yet, where retailers will have more than enough cherries to keep sales buzzing throughout the summer!

Each year’s grape season has its peaks and valleys, and the 2023 Central Valley grape deal will be no different, according to Sunview Marketing, which has been growing the highest quality table grapes in the Central Valley of California for the past three generations.

Stemilt’s Washington apricot crop will bring big fruit this year. Apricots are back mid-June through July with promotion windows starting July Fourth onward. Brian Evans, Stemilt senior sales manager, anticipates quality and size will increase during this year’s apricot season and shares how retailers can promote apricots mid-June.

Gem Tomato Sales Inc. began in 1982 with offices in Arkansas, Florida and Michigan, marketing and promoting fresh market vine-ripened summertime tomatoes.

Thanks to a reliable supply from multiple states, progressive packaging options and overnight delivery to most major markets, regional promotions proved to be a powerful marketing tool for the company.