At this point it seems almost inevitable. The United States is barreling toward a full-fledged recession.

With a recession comes consumers hunt for a cheaper way to eat, which can negatively impact produce sales.  According to ProduceIQ, however, record heat is causing some supply challenges and many commodity prices have remained elevated.

With more shoppers opting to save time by ordering groceries online, Food Lion is excited to announce the expansion of its Food Lion To Go grocery pick up service to 15 more stores in the Carolinas, Georgia and Tennessee, beginning Aug. 29. Food Lion is offering shoppers their first pickup for free.

The launch of this service comes just in time to make fall and holiday shopping even easier.

The Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance, a national coalition of more than 200 specialty crop organizations representing growers of fruits, vegetables, dried fruit, tree nuts, nursery plants and other products, has released its statement of principles for consideration of the 2023 Farm Bill.

The official start of autumn was just about five weeks away when The Produce News spoke to Frank Donio Inc. in mid-August about the season to date and the upcoming New Jersey fall produce season.

SUN VALLEY, ID – The Idaho Grower Shipper Association held its 94th annual convention Aug. 24-26 at the picturesque Sun Valley Resort, here. A highlight of the annual event was the Railroad Reception, hosted by Union Pacific, CSX and Watco.

For millions of kids and young adults across the country, it’s almost time to return to class, which means it’s also time to start thinking about what to pack for lunch. With a lineup of flavorful, convenient and healthy snacking veggies, Pure Flavor® is making it easier than ever to pack a nutritious lunch box that students of all ages love.