While winter tightens its grip across much of the United States, a taste of summer sunshine is arriving in produce aisles nationwide with the start of the South African table grape season. 

Early shipments are now reaching U.S. retailers, delivering crisp texture, vibrant color and naturally sweet flavor at a time when fresh, high-quality fruit is especially valued by consumers.

Nearly 140 winners enjoyed $150,000-plus in cash and prizes courtesy of the 34th annual Idaho Potato Lovers Display Contest, including a Victrola jukebox package sweepstakes giveaway in each of the three Idaho Potato Commission regions.

Sprouts Farmers Market is on a stated mission to help its customers “live and eat better,” so it’s no surprise that its charitable arm is also centered around improving the health of the communities in which Sprouts operates. 

Food Lion continues to grow across the Carolinas and is opening of several new store locations in early 2026. The company said these openings reflect the brand’s ongoing commitment to serving more towns and cities with fresh, affordable groceries and a convenient omnichannel shopping experience, no matter where, when or how customers choose to shop.

GrapeCo Farms continues to make its presence felt in the competitive grape category. 

Formed just over three years ago by longtime California grape industry veterans Jared Lane and Robert Cadena, the company continues to catch the attention of retailers and consumers by offering a year-round supply of high-flavor tri-color varieties to merchants. 

Sprouts has built its business around a clear purpose: helping people live and eat better. That same purpose shapes how the retailer approaches sustainability — not as a separate initiative, but as an integral part of how the company operates, grows, and serves its communities.

Justin Kacer, sustainability manager at Sprouts, said the company’s approach is grounded in pragmatism, transparency, and collaboration across the value chain.