PRO*ACT Crop Update: Lettuce supplies improving, Brussels sprouts tight
Tropical activity remains relatively calm in the Pacific basin; however, we are watching a low-pressure system that will move across northern Florida into the Gulf early next week. Very warm temperatures are expected across the Mississippi Valley into the Northeast as a heat dome builds across the region.
Makoto expands with Boom Boom Sauce, new factory
Makoto is experiencing record demand for its dressings and sauces and is expanding operations accordingly. The company is producing 36,000 bottles daily and is now growing into its fourth production facility to keep pace with its rapidly increasing national footprint.
Merchandising can be a game-changer for organics
The key to moving the needle for the organic produce industry might just be building large, eye-popping displays.
At least that was the main takeaway from a session on produce merchandising at the Organic Produce Summit in Monterey, CA, July 9-11.
Natural Delights ends harvest year with record-breaking national media exposure
Natural Delights is ending its year on a high note after executing a powerful, year-long media campaign that generated widespread national attention and standout brand visibility. With more than 5,900 broadcast segments airing across all 50 states, including Alaska, Hawaii and the “Big 5” media markets, the brand generated over 4.5 billion media impressions and secured more than $41.3 million in advertising value for both Natural Delights and their retail partners.
GLOBALG.A.P. helping advance sustainable production
GLOBALG.A.P. North America announced the publication of its U.S. national interpretation guideline for Integrated Farm Assurance v6 GFS for fruit and vegetables, providing U.S. producers, auditors and certification bodies with country-specific clarity for the globally recognized food safety and sustainability standard.
Church Brothers launches game-changing Stack Pack
Church Brothers Farms has launched its Stack Pack, a new packaging format for Ready Leaf and Green Leaf fillets that redefines cleanliness, efficiency and yield in whole leaf lettuce.
Longtime execs fired amid Market Basket feud
Market Basket's board of directors said it fired two executives for insubordination, making false and derogatory remarks about the company and people associated with it, and inappropriate communications with colleagues. The termination of Joseph Schmidt, director of operations, and Thomas Gordon, grocery director, comes almost two months after the two men — along with CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and other employees — were placed on paid administrative leave May 28 while an investigation was conducted into the CEO’s conduct.
Trendspotting: U.S. food industry evolves amid uncertainty
Feeding a nation is never easy. Our country’s food industry continues to face a challenging macroeconomic situation. Approximately 80 percent of both retailers and suppliers anticipate that trade policies and tariffs will continue to impact pricing and disrupt supply chains. Additionally, most expect operating costs to remain elevated. This — and much more — was revealed in FMI - The Food Industry Association’s signature research, The Food Retailing Industry Speaks 2025.
Side Delights features A Cut Above potato line at IFPA Foodservice Conference
Fresh Solutions Network will feature its A Cut Above potato line along with whole potatoes and onions at booth No. 403 at the upcoming International Fresh Produce Association Foodservice Conference. More than 2,000 attendees from across the supply chain will be in attendance. FSN is also participating in the Buyer Sourcing Meetings on July 31 — a members-only, speed-dating-style event that allows foodservice suppliers to meet face-to-face with operators and distributors.