Dublin Farms eyes future growth with new potato packing shed
Dublin Farms, Horntown, VA, is firmly rooted to its past, tracing its origin to a 300-acre family farm that has grown potatoes every season since 1886.
ALDI celebrates summer with price drops
At a time when two-thirds of Americans are very concerned about the cost of groceries, ALDI is dropping prices across its aisles. With summer under way, the grocer is slashing prices on nearly 25 percent of its selection across all 2,400-plus stores, from organic produce to fresh meat for grilling, pantry staples and summer favorites.
Superfresh Growers forecasts strong blueberry season
With harvest around the corner, Superfresh Growers is optimistic about a strong, promotable season for its blueberry program, backed by favorable growing conditions and an evolving consumer landscape that’s driving fresh demand.
Spice World’s Easy Onion gives consumers quick and zesty flavor for summer recipes
While garlic may be the first thing that comes to mind with Spice World products, the company created Easy Onion to help make life easier for consumers in the kitchen. Onions, like garlic, need to be peeled and chopped before using them, so it was a seamless transition for Spice World to create Easy Onion.
Trendspotting: It could be a prosperous five years for eGrocery sales
It’s not front page news that food shopping is more expensive than it has been in a while — and prices show no signs of decreasing anytime soon. With that in mind, Brick Meets Click expects growth in grocery spending to slow over the next five years.
Online sales, however, are expected to outpace in-store spending by about 5 percent. According to the Brick Meets Click U.S. Grocery Sales 5-Year Forecast: 2025-29 report, the online segment (pickup, delivery and ship-to-home) should account for 17 percent of all grocery sales by the end of 2029.
Armand Lobato retires after nearly two decades with IPC
After nearly 17 years with the Idaho Potato Commission and over 50 years in the food industry, Armand Lobato has retired, closing an impressive chapter in a long and accomplished career.
Known for his dedication, humility and genuine relationships, Lobato continues to have a lasting presence among growers, commissioners, colleagues and friends.
National Mango Board joins forces with Squishmallows on summer campaign
This summer, the National Mango Board is teaming up with fan-favorite Squishmallows to celebrate peak mango season in the sweetest way.
Launching nationwide, the partnership will promote the joy and nutritional benefits of fresh mangos through a playful, multi-channel campaign that includes a giveaway, in-store activations and digital content — bringing together the joy of mangos with the collectible fun of Squishmallows to engage fans and drive excitement all season long.
Changes in the works at Papen Farms
Sweet corn and green bean grower Papen Farms, which is in its second season without its third signature crop, cabbage, has effectively shifted that crop’s acreage to mostly green beans.
Jersey Fresh: Growing awareness and enrollments online
The Jersey Fresh brand is the longest running state agricultural marketing and quality assurance program in the country, having started just over 40 years ago in 1984. Since then, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture has focused on promoting the local, New Jersey growers throughout the state each and every Jersey Fresh season.
Whole Foods expands small-format banner
Whole Foods Market opened the third location of its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, located in Hell’s Kitchen. The 8,500-square-foot store features more than 400 local items from the Northeast, each meeting Whole Foods Market’s rigorous quality standards.