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In Memoriam: Frieda Rapoport Caplan, Founder of Frieda’s Specialty Produce

The entrepreneur, innovator, produce pioneer, trailblazer and icon was featured on a CBS Sunday Morning segment that aired a day after her passing on Jan. 18 at 96.

Fresh Food

Changes to Food Production Are Coming Fast and Furiously

Four major movements will affect what we eat and how food is grown.

Wholesalers & Distributors

Michael Castagnetto Takes Helm at Robinson Fresh

By WGB Staff on Dec. 13, 2019

C.H. Robinson executive succeeds Jim Lemke at the global produce marketer and distributor.

Fresh Food

ShopRite, Fresh Grocer Expand Saladworks Partnership

By WGB Staff on Dec. 11, 2019

A successful pilot has spurred the expansion of the concept into more Wakefern member stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and New York.

Industry Partners

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

By WGB Staff on Dec. 04, 2019

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?

By Jennifer Strailey on Dec. 02, 2019

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.

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