Instacart's grocery access pilot gets extended
Instacart's grocery access pilot program has been extended for a year by the city of Columbia, SC. This initiative aims to continue combating food insecurity and reducing diet-related illnesses across the city.
Windset Farms celebrates Canada's Agriculture Day
On Feb. 11, Windset Farms joined the industry in celebrating Canada’s Agriculture Day. The company said it is a proud member of the agriculture industry and stands united with its fellow Canadian farmers.
Inline Plastics launches new Safe-T-Fresh insert
Inline Plastics is looking to change take out and Grab & Go options with its Flip and Mix insert for its Safe-T-Fresh Squares line.
The three-compartment insert sits perfectly on top of a main dish. It features two equal-sized spaces plus a larger showcase compartment up front — perfect for highlighting a star ingredients and preventing sad, wet croutons or wilted veggies. This innovative design ensures each element maintains its perfect texture until the moment consumers are ready to enjoy their meal.
Wonderful Pistachios announces retailer display competition for U.S. and Canada
Wonderful Pistachios will get crackin’ for World Pistachio Day with its 2025 Retailer Display Competition, inviting retailers across the U.S. and Canada to showcase their creativity and merchandising skills.
PRO*ACT Crop Update: Strong Pacific storms set to hit California
A couple of Pacific storm systems are set to bring strong winds and heavy precipitation throughout California into the weekend.
Floral Marketing Fund and CalFlowers partner to advance the floral industry
The Floral Marketing Fund and CalFlowers are partnering together to strengthen and support the floral industry through strategic consumer research and marketing initiatives.
Food Lion names store manager of the year
Jon Hardesty, store manager of the Food Lion located in Leonardtown, MD, was named Food Lion’s 2024 Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager Excellence Award winner. Hardesty was selected from a group of more than 1,100 store managers serving their neighbors across Food Lion’s 10-state operating area.
Named after one of Food Lion’s founders, the Ralph W. Ketner Store Manager Excellence Awards recognize and honor exceptional store managers who enrich the lives of Food Lion’s customers, associates and communities they serve.
Northland Potatoes highlights versatility of potatoes
The Northland Potato Growers Association has been promoting the profitability and unity of the potato growers of the adjoining states of Minnesota and North Dakota since its formation almost eight decades ago.
Comprising of more than 250 growers and shippers across the Red River Valley, one of the most fertile farming regions in the world where potatoes are grown on 72,000 acres in North Dakota and 8,800 acres in Minnesota, Northland Potatoes has long acted in the best interest of its grower members.
Salix Fruits reinforces industry leadership at Fruit Logistica 2025
Salix Fruits, a leading company in the import and export of fresh fruit, successfully participated in Fruit Logistica Berlin 2025, the world’s premier fresh produce trade fair.
Celebrating 25 years of the iconic Knock Out rose
Star Roses and Plants is celebrating the Knock Out Rose's 25th anniversary. Since its debut, the award-winning Knock Out Rose has redefined rose gardening, making it accessible to everyone, from seasoned horticulturists to beginner gardeners.