People have been eating blueberries for over 13,000 years. Blueberries are native to North America, and the U.S. is the world’s largest producer of cultivated blueberries, with Maine and Michigan leading the way.

Dan McGrath has joined Vision Global Group as its West Coast sales specialist. He is a fifth-generation member of the McGrath Family in the Oxnard plain of California, immersed in farming since the turn of the 20th century.

McGrath has been marketing and selling produce since 1998 servicing retail, foodservice and wholesalers across the U.S. 

The Idaho Potato Commission has launched a new television commercial, The Astronaut, designed to reinforce the value of authenticity and the trusted Grown in Idaho seal, which assures consumers they are purchasing genuine, top-quality Idaho potatoes. The Astronaut illustrates IPC’s values in a lighthearted way, showing that nothing compares to genuine Idaho potatoes.

Albertsons Cos. stores, including Safeway, Albertsons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Vons and ACME, will use Afresh's fresh replenishment solution for everything from broccoli to cakes, flank steak and deli self-service bars.

Pears remain one of the most underrated fruits in the grocery store produce section. Despite being nutrient-dense and versatile, they often go unnoticed. Current pear buyers tend to be between the ages of 30 and 65, with a strong peak in the 40 to 55 age group. These shoppers are loyal, diverse and health-conscious, proving there is already a solid and engaged consumer base for pears.