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Harris Teeter to Host Free Farmers Market

The event aims to help shoppers meet local growers.

Fresh Food

Research Finds Produce Freshness Varies

Report concludes the shelf life of fresh produce such as strawberries, lettuce and salad mixes not only varies from one store to another but also within the same store location.

Technology

Getting Fruits and Vegetables to the Center of the Plate

By Jennifer Strailey on Jun. 04, 2019

Led by items such as cauliflower, beets, beans and berries, fresh fruits and vegetables are filling up a bigger part of the retail foodservice plate.

Fresh Food

Banana Importer Debuts Sustainable Wrap

By WGB Staff on May 21, 2019

Fyffes says the compostable and recyclable band, now in select markets, can reduce plastic consumption and waste.

Fresh Food

PMA Doubles Down on Sustainability, Promotes VP Ed Treacy

By WGB Staff on May 15, 2019

The association executive will lead a new committee to identify trends, information, resources and best practices.

Fresh Food

Cherry-Picked Promotions for a Stone Fruit Rebound

By Jennifer Strailey on Apr. 29, 2019

After some supply fluctuations, cherries, peaches, nectarines, plums, mangoes and avocados are poised for a summer comeback.

Fresh Food

Produce for Better Health Debuts ‘Have a Plant'

By Meg Major on Apr. 24, 2019

The foundation’s new campaign takes aim at millennials and Gen Z to make fruits and vegetables more approachable and appealing.

Fresh Food

Digging Into Diverse Produce

By Natalie Taylor on Apr. 01, 2019

Given consumers’ ripening interest in variety exploration, WGB breaks down the most popular and emerging specialty and ethnic fruits and vegetables.

Fresh Food

Kroger, Hy-Vee, Raley’s Among List of United Fresh Retail Honorees

By WGB Staff on Mar. 19, 2019

United Fresh Produce Association announces 25 recipients of its 15th annual Retail Produce Manager Awards Program.

Fresh Food

Longtime C.H. Robinson Exec Jim Lemke to Retire

By WGB Staff on Mar. 13, 2019

Robinson Fresh president praised for “his passion for innovation” and leadership in both the produce and transportation industries.