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Industry Partners

Dole’s Bil Goldfield Named Chairman of Produce for Better Health Foundation Board

The board of trustees voted on April 23 for the leadership transition, which became effective Nov. 22.

Fresh Food

What’s Hotter Than Plant-Based?

With traditional protein players such as Perdue and Hormel getting into the game, the momentum of plant-based foods is undeniable; however, these produce trends are also worth a look.

Fresh Food

Retailers Face Another Romaine Recall

By Peter Romeo and Jennifer Strailey on Nov. 25, 2019

Just weeks after declaring romaine lettuce was safe to eat again, federal health officials warned consumers, retailers and restaurants not to sell or eat any supplies of the green that originated from California’s Salinas Valley. 

Retailers

Walmart Reveals Produce 2.0 Merchandising Reset

By Jon Springer on Nov. 20, 2019

Lower bins and wider aisles will showcase fresh improvements, which officials say will make stores easier to shop and stock.

Fresh Food

Kroger Partners With Europe's Infarm to Offer In-Store Living Produce Farms

By Jon Springer on Nov. 19, 2019

Modular farms coming to the retailer’s QFC stores will provide sustainable, fresh leafy greens.

Industry Partners

Driving Enhanced Performance in Produce

By Jennifer Strailey on Nov. 18, 2019

Stemilt Growers and its category insights program, Fruit Tracker, has launched a video podcast series to share quick facts and analysis on top fruit category performance.

Fresh Food

Going Nuts for Nuts—and Dried Fruits

By Amanda Baltazar on Nov. 18, 2019

Sales of nuts and dried fruits are on the rise as consumers seek convenience with nutrition.

Wholesalers & Distributors

SpartanNash Opens Produce Distribution Center in Fargo, N.D.

By WGB Staff on Nov. 15, 2019

The 80,000-square-foot facility has the capacity for 1,600 items—including 300 organic items—and is solely dedicated to produce and floral distribution.

Fresh Food

Stemilt Launches Supermarket Training Program

By Jennifer Strailey on Nov. 05, 2019

The tree fruit grower-shipper launches an online program to help grocers train produce teams on the farm-to-fork process for popular fruits such as apples and cherries.

Fresh Food

Frieda's Founder Feted With 2019 Catalyst Award

By WGB Staff on Nov. 01, 2019

Frieda Rapoport Caplan, a “one-of-a-kind, inspirational leader,” was honored for her trailblazing leadership during PMA’s recent Fresh Summit in Anaheim, Calif.

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