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The latest developments and top trends in produce, meat, seafood, deli, bakery, cheese, floral and specialty and gourmet foods.

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Consumer trends, inflation and TikTok star at this year's global produce show

 By Diane Adam on Oct. 27, 2022

The first major event from the newly created International Fresh Produce Association drew thousands of retailers and suppliers to Orlando this week.

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Redefining 'healthy' on the agenda at White House’s 1st hunger, nutrition and health update meeting

By Jeniece Drake on Oct. 27, 2022

Monthly update meetings will be held following last month's historic White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health to “maintain momentum from the conference.”

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Dollar General replaces an Illinois store with a produce-focused DG Market

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 17, 2022

The relocated store in Winchester, Illinois, is part of the discounter’s initiative to open up to 10,000 locations selling fresh fruit, vegetables and meat.

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Say ‘bye’ to plastic produce bags in California

By Heather Lalley on Oct. 07, 2022

The state recently outlawed pre-checkout bags, with a law that takes effect in 2025. After that, grocers must offer paper or other compostable bags to shoppers for produce, meat and other in-store items.

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Is consumer appetite for plant-based meat waning?

By Patricia Cobe on Oct. 07, 2022

The market for processed plant-based meat alternatives is shrinking, according to new research and purchasing data.

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How the grocery industry plans to make Biden’s hunger-ending goal a reality

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 28, 2022

The White House on Wednesday hosted its first conference on hunger, nutrition and health in 50 years. Here’s how retailers, industry associations and others responded to the president’s ambitious plan to end hunger by 2030.

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Despite inflation, consumers are still willing to pay the price for food that promotes a healthier lifestyle

By Jeniece Drake on Sep. 26, 2022

A new report reveals that 75% of consumers believe that food is the best medicine.

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Advocating, connecting and guiding: A Q & A with the IFPA

By WGB Staff on Sep. 21, 2022

Less than a year after its formation, the International Fresh Produce Association readies for its massive annual event.

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How Case Ready Can Help Fill Online Carts

Sponsored content from our partner Tyson Foods, Inc. on Sep. 07, 2022

How case ready can help fill online carts Anyone who works for a grocery retailer knows that while online purchasing is increasing, not all areas of the store are benefiting equally. Online sho...

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USDA launches $300M Organic Transition Initiative to Aid Organic Farmers, Producers and Supply Chains

By Diane Adam on Aug. 23, 2022

Organic and specialty foods distributor United Natural Foods Inc. hailed it as a win not only for organic farmers, but for consumers as well.

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