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Fresh Food

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

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A Fresh Perspective on Fresh Item Management

The latest Grocery Business podcast explores the two-headed monster confronting retailers with growing their focus on fresh while reducing food waste.

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Top 5 Produce Predictions for 2019

Frieda’s Specialty Produce forecasts fruits and veggies taking over from center plate to dessert.

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FDA Developing New Labels to Identify Safe Romaine Lettuce

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 27, 2018

The new packaging would designate which products are safe to consume based on where they were grown.

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USDA Forecasts Slow Inflation in 2019

By Jon Springer on Nov. 27, 2018

The agency's Food Price Outlook is a mixed basket with pork and butter prices expected to continue falling while fruits and veggies rebound.

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The Biggest Challenge for Fast Food Is Understanding Consumers

By Phil Lempert on Nov. 26, 2018

The Lempert Report: Grocery store meal kits, prepped produce and delivery are giving retailers a competitive edge against restaurants.

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'Floating Farms' Could Be the Future of Sustainable Dairy

By Phil Lempert on Nov. 26, 2018

The Lempert Report: A high-tech facility with cow-milking robots is set to be built in The Netherlands.

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Another E. Coli Outbreak Hits Romaine Lettuce

By Natalie Taylor on Nov. 20, 2018

The category is taking a second hit this year as the CDC warns consumers to avoid and dispose of all related products.

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Digitizing the Local Supply Chain

By Jon Springer on Nov. 16, 2018

Forager founder David Stone joins WGB's Break Room to discuss harnessing the potential of the local food trend through technology

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Will the USDA’s December Food Release Do More Harm Than Good?

By Phil Lempert on Nov. 09, 2018

The Lempert Report: Produce and other items affected by the new tariffs will be sent to food banks.

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Fresh Produce Sales Climb in Q3 Behind Price and Volume Gains

By Natalie Taylor on Nov. 09, 2018

The data reveals third-quarter price and sales trends for the top 10 fruit and vegetable commodities and value-added produce categories.