With increases in volume from both its imported and domestic sources, Maurice A. Auerbach Inc. is experiencing double digit growth in its year-round asparagus program.

The Southeast Produce Council released its annual What’s New? consumer research in a sold-out educational session at Southern Innovations. Pioneering organizations will provide additional innovation-focused presentations in the What’s New? Theater at the exhibit floor.

Green Giant announced several fall 2023 innovations, including the expansion of its popular Green Giant Restaurant Style sides and Green Giant Riced Veggies lines, along with an exciting new veggie-based release: Green Giant Dino Veggie Tots. In total, nine new products will be available in the freezer aisle at select grocers nationwide this month.

With the addition of robotic sorters and automatic palletizers, Eagle Eye Produce of Idaho Falls, ID, has completed a two-year technology upgrade that makes liberal use of artificial intelligence and has significantly reduced its labor needs.

Albertsons Cos. Inc. unveiled the latest digital enhancements to its shoppable Meal Plans and Recipes tool available within the retailer’s grocery apps and websites. Designed to provide customers with culinary inspiration throughout the week while saving time and money, the meal plan feature includes a budget tracker, an expanded library of more than 8,000 exclusive recipes, shoppable ingredient lists and hands-free cooking mode with step-by-step timer.

West Pack Inc., a family-owned bulk bag manufacturer based in Kellogg, ID, in the state’s Silver Valley, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in business this year and has its sights set on growth. One market it is looking to capture is the potato industry in its home state.