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Farmstead Shifts to Compostable Produce Bags for Delivery

The move was in response to customer demand for less plastic use and waste reduction.

Products

Fresh Finds: February 2019

A spotlight on the latest perishable products that caught our eye this month.

Retail Foodservice

Brown’s ShopRite Adding 2 More Saladworks Bars

By Amanda Baltazar on Feb. 08, 2019

The pilot program propels the Wakefern member to expand its healthy foodservice cred with "salad-hip" offerings.

Fresh Food

PMA Hires 1st Chief Content Officer; United Fresh Ups Coppola to VP

By WGB Staff on Feb. 05, 2019

Dan Stark will lead strategic content and digital transformation for the Newark, Del.-based trade association.

Fresh Food

How Grocers Are Going Green(house)

By Natalie Taylor on Feb. 04, 2019

Touting locality, safety assurance and quality consistency, greenhouse-grown fruits and veggies are exploding in growth, appealing to urban retailers and consumers alike.

Fresh Food

Church Bros. Acquires Growers Express

By WGB Staff on Feb. 01, 2019

The transaction includes a licensing agreement for the Green Giant Fresh brand.

Fresh Food

BrightFarms Expands Reach With 5 New Retail Partnerships

By Natalie Taylor on Jan. 30, 2019

The greenhouse-grown produce brand is now available at Dierbergs, Food Lion, Jungle Jim’s, Misfits Market and Tops Friendly Markets.

Fresh Food

Consumers Look to Grocers, Produce Brands to Support Their Health Goals

By Jennifer Strailey on Jan. 17, 2019

Retailers and suppliers are launching wellness programs and promotions to help guide shoppers on their nutrition journeys.

Fresh Food

Central Market Inspires Shoppers to ‘Un-Rind’ With Citrus Produce

By WGB Staff on Jan. 07, 2019

The retailer will highlight new products and recipes for its upcoming annual Citrus Fest event.

Fresh Food

Fully Autonomous Farm Opens in California

By Phil Lempert on Dec. 06, 2018

The Lempert Report: The indoor hydroponic farm, Iron Ox, is run by robots.