Albertsons Cos. launched an automated and contactless grocery PickUp kiosk pilot. The kiosk, located at one of its Jewel-Osco stores in Chicago, demonstrates continued expansion of the company’s eCommerce business and deep commitment to providing easy service through its websites and apps.

The automated, temperature-controlled kiosk, created by Cleveron, provides a contactless pickup experience. Customers who select the “Kiosk PickUp” option will be offered two-hour time slots during which to pick up their groceries.

If there is something most can agree on, it is that we all are ready for a new year. The last 12 months tested businesses, families and the country in new ways, yet we discovered new ways to adapt. One thing is certain: 2020 caused Tasteful Selections to reflect on and appreciate all the little things that are important to our team.

It was the little wins, the little celebrations, the little things that helped us get through an unparalleled year. Those little things are what inspired the newest Tasteful Selections campaign.

Catalytic Generators’ unique ethylene systems comply with the international testing standards of TÜV (TÜV SÜD America) which exempts ripeners from making special room adaptions for international fire code compliance within ripening rooms.

Produce Marketing Association’s Richard Owen will be leaving his position to become the  next President & CEO of the American Peanut Council.  Owen has been with PMA for 11 years in a variety of senior leadership positions, offering his expertise in legislative and regulatory affairs and the global agricultural community.  His new role will combine his skills and experience to provide leadership, support and direction to the national peanut industry.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture will purchase an additional $1.5 billion worth of food for nationwide distribution through the Farmers to Families Food Box Program. In total, USDA has distributed more than 132 million food boxes in support of American farmers and families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“This new round of Farmers to Families Food Boxes will go a long way in helping American families access nutritious and healthy meals as we recover from the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Secretary Perdue.

The National Mango Board highlighted that, despite the difficulties caused by the COVID-19 health crisis in 2020, mango consumption in the United States had continued to grow.