Albertsons Cos. Inc. launched its O Organics “Fight Hunger, Serve Hope” initiative to combat hunger during the summer months when households with school-aged children face higher rates of food insecurity. Now through Aug. 1, the company’s private label brand will donate one meal for every O Organics product purchased, up to $7 million and the equivalent of 28 million meals. Donations will be made to Nourishing Neighbors, a program of Albertsons Cos. Foundation, to fund grants dedicated to providing healthy meals for at-risk youth throughout the summer.

With a 20 percent jump in entries received for this year’s Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest, more retailers than ever lifted up spud sales as they competed for $150,000-plus in cash and prizes.

Goldenberry Farms, based in Miami, has expanded its award-winning rambutan product line, featuring new “Legend of Ramboo” characters and seasonal variations.

The Ramboos character-branded product line offers a kid-friendly introduction to the world of tropical fruit. Vibrant, colorful labels feature the entire character line, and are complemented by in-store merchandising displays.

As a part of its Taste Local campaign, Peirone unveiled a new truck trailer featuring fourth-generation orchardist Kaitlyn Thornton to drive awareness about the growers behind its products. The company strives to help customers share the story behind locally grown produce with consumers in the Northwest, according to Peirone President and CEO Mike Kamphaus.

Taylor Farms has announced the launch of Mini Chopped Salad Kits, a new product platform introducing smaller, single-serve salad kits.

Building off of the success of all chopped salads, these new kits are offering customers the ideal restaurant experience and artisanal flavors in the comfort of their own homes, place of work, or on the go.

As a nationwide leader in chopped salad kit sales and product innovation, Taylor Farms’ new recipe creations are a result of direct consumer demand for new, fresh and flavorful options. 

Spice World has introduced a new 16-ounce jar of Easy Onion to its portfolio. Easy Onion is a convenient, ready-to-use product that adds delicious, fresh flavor to any recipe without the peeling, chopping or tears usually associated with onions.

Spice World launched Easy Onion in two squeezable sizes last year and created the new 16-ounce jar in response to strong consumer demand for convenient, fresh onion without all the prep time. Each jar contains approximately four medium onions grown in the U.S.