Frieda's Branded Produce, the No. 1 specialty produce brand in the U.S., announced that Good Housekeeping named two of its products in its 2026 Snack Awards. Frieda's Hulas Ready-to-Drink Coconuts won Best Ready-to-Drink Coconut, and Frieda's Quick Fires Shishito Peppers Sesame Soy Side Dish Kit won Best Shishito Peppers, both within the produce category.

Lettuce markets are finally starting to loosen up after several weeks of elevated pricing and limited availability. Green leaf has already worked its way back toward normal, while romaine, romaine hearts and iceberg should continue easing over the next two weeks as California production improves. Quality is improving, but lighter weights, mildew, fringe burn and internal burn are still being reported. Better yields are bringing more product to market and creating some much-needed relief.

The Little Potato Co. is adding a new staple to its Microwave Ready Kit lineup: A Little Homestyle Ranch. Available at major retailers, the new kit pairs the brand’s signature Little Potatoes with the crowd-pleasing flavor of ranch.

“Ranch is the No. 1 dressing flavor in the country, and potatoes are the No. 1 side dish – it’s the perfect pairing,” said Angela Santiago, CEO and co-founder of The Little Potato Co. “Our new kit makes it easy to get a family-friendly dish in five minutes, leaving more time to enjoy the little moments together.”

As Americans prepare to celebrate 250 years of independence, Natural Grocers is helping customers gather, grill and save with its Even More Affordable Fourth of July Deals. From June 26 through July 3, {N}power members can enjoy savings of up to 43 percent on picnic-ready favorites. To help inspire holiday menus, Natural Grocers is also featuring a collection of festive, kitchen-tested recipes, from crowd-pleasing appetizers and sides to refreshing summer beverages.

In a historic first for the Farmworker of the Year Award, two leaders have been named winners of the 2026 honor: María Bárbara Reséndiz Martínez of GoodFarms and Jesús Gutiérrez Manuel of Stemilt Growers, recognized for their impact on their teams, workplaces and the future of agriculture.

PhilaPort has again been named the most productive container port in the United States, according to the 2025 Container Port Productivity Index, published by the World Bank and Standard & Poor’s. Widely recognized as the premier global benchmark for container port efficiency, the index evaluates ports based on operational performance metrics that measure how effectively cargo moves through terminals.