Grocery Outlet's Laurie Weaver wins IPC Grand Prize drawing
Laurie Weaver of Grocery Outlet in Waynesville, NC, was recently surprised with a major prize after being randomly selected as a Grand Prize winner in the Idaho Potato Commission's 2026 Potato Lovers Month Display Contest.Weaver's entry was among more than 2,100 submissions received from retailers across the United States during the annual promotion. As one of three randomly drawn Grand Prize winners, she received a television valued at $3,500.
Measure to Improve helps produce companies prepare for EPR requirements
Measure to Improve, a Salinas, CA-based sustainability consulting firm solely focused on serving the fresh produce industry since 2014, is helping fresh produce companies prepare for the increasing number of Extended Producer Responsibility packaging laws emerging across the United States.
IFPA welcomes U.S. Secretary of Health to Washington Conference
The International Fresh Produce Association welcomed U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to its annual Washington Conference, where Secretary Kennedy addressed produce industry leaders, growers and advocates gathered to advance policy priorities that support a healthier America.
Frank Donio Inc. sees promising blueberry season ahead
For more than 90 years, Frank Donio Inc. has been a cornerstone of New Jersey’s blueberry industry, building a reputation for quality, consistency and strong grower relationships. More than two decades ago, the company introduced its well-known Top Crop label to showcase fruit grown by its network of multigenerational family farms, and today blueberries packed under the brand continue seeing strong demand from retailers and consumers alike.
Floriexpo 2026 prepares for unprecedented growth with 20 percent increase in exhibitors and record-breaking bootcamp attendance
Floriexpo, the premier event for the floral industry, is heading into its highly anticipated annual show May 27-29 with massive momentum, fueled by a 20 percent increase in exhibitors and record-breaking turnout for its pre-show Floral Bootcamp.With only weeks to go, organizers report an undeniable surge of energy across the industry. This year's event is tracking to be one of the largest and most dynamic in the show's history, bringing together influential mass-market floral buyers from across North America and premier exhibitors from around the globe.
PHA launches pay-it-forward grocery coalition with Amazon, The Giant Co.
When a family buys a better-for-you product through the new Good Food Coalition, another family eats better, too. That’s the mechanic. And starting this August, it will be live at scale.
Food Export USA's Summer in the Cities buyers mission set for August
Food Export USA's flagship event, Summer in the Cities, will return Aug. 10-14. The multi-day, multi-city buyers mission takes place across Detroit, Indianapolis, and Albany, NY. Registration is now open for U.S. food and agricultural companies looking to connect with qualified international buyers and explore new export opportunities. Early Bird registration pricing is available through June 12, with final registration closing July 3.
Despite dry start, Dublin Farms expects harvest to start on time in late June
A wet, cool start to spring in Accomack County, VA, delayed potato planting at Dublin Farms about a week, but the crop has since caught up because of a warm April.“We finished up planting at the end of March, and then it just stopped raining,” said Mark Hickman, operations manager and sales for Horntown, VA-based Dublin Farms. “We went probably two solid months without a measurable rain.”
Mushroom industry unites to advance consumption, awareness initiatives
Members of the Mushroom Council, industry leaders and stakeholders gathered in Washington, DC, this past week to formally recognize the transition of National Mushroom Month from September to June. The event marked a significant milestone for the mushroom industry and provided an opportunity for leaders to discuss strategies for increasing mushroom consumption and engaging new consumer audiences.
Schnucks makes bold statement on fresh foods
Schnuck Markets Inc. announced its Fresh Guarantee, a formal promise to customers that their purchases from Schnucks’ fresh departments are guaranteed fresh. If customers are not satisfied with the freshness of a perishable item purchased from the grocer’s floral, produce, bakery, deli, meat, seafood or dairy departments, Schnucks will exchange it or issue a full refund for the item — no questions asked.