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.

Lipman Family Farms is looking to inspire attendees at the Southeast Produce Council's Southern Innovations Show in Charlotte, NC. With the introduction of two new products, Lipman will be showcasing its dedicated emphasis on innovation and technological progress at this year’s event.

From the rich soil to the close proximity to Lake Ontario, Niagara Fresh Fruit Co. said its climate makes for some of the best grown apples in New York state. The most popular varieties it grows are Honeycrisp, Gala, Fuji, McIntosh, Cortland, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious as well as its managed varieties Snap Dragon, Ruby Frost and Evercrisp.

Even with some late-season frost that affected some blocks, the company still expects a great crop.