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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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Sales of Organic Fresh Produce Continue to Outpace Conventional

 By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 15, 2021

Total organic fresh produce sales for Q3 2021 increased 3% from the same period last year, according to the new Organic Produce Performance Report by Organic Produce Network and Category Partners. 

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HelloFresh Takes On Italy

 By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 14, 2021

Berlin-based meal-kit company HelloFresh has expanded its business to Italy. The market entry is part of the group’s global strategy to expand its total addressable market and secure long-term sustain...

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Hold the Beef: As Prices Rise, Consumers Pull Back on Meat Purchases

By Christine LaFave Grace on Oct. 13, 2021

Consumers made fewer purchases from the meat department and spent less when they did buy so far in 2021, market researcher IRI reported.

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Retail Meal Solutions: How to Improve Consumer Meal Planning

Sponsored content from our partner Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. on Oct. 13, 2021

In a climate where available skilled labor, food safety regulations and consumer demands are constantly evolving, packaging solutions need to evolve as well.

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It’s apple season: What to know about New York apple varieties

Sponsored content from our partner New York Apple Association on Oct. 12, 2021

Proud of their neighboring Cornell Apple Breeding Program, New York State has released more than 69 apple varieties since 1880, most recently SnapDragon® and RubyFrost®—two varieties that have enjoyed immense success on retail shelves.

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U.S. Dairy Consumption Continues Upward Surge

By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 06, 2021

Despite major shocks caused by COVID-19, America’s love for dairy products continues to grow, says the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) pointing to newly released data from the USDA.

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GrubMarket Expands Dairy and Produce Reach With Latest Acquisition

By WGB Staff on Oct. 06, 2021

The San Francisco-based food technology company has acquired Shapiro-Gilman-Shandler Produce (SGS), a produce and dairy provider in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

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California Avocado Commission Promotes Angela Fraser

By Jennifer Strailey on Oct. 04, 2021

In her new role, Fraser, who has worked for the Commission for 21 years, will provide oversight and management of corporate legal affairs.

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Blue Apron Moves Into the Prepared Meals Business

By Jennifer Strailey on Sep. 14, 2021

Seeking to expand its portfolio and give shoppers more flexibility in meal planning, the meal-kit company is introducing heat-and-eat meals based on its recipes.

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Emmi Roth to Acquire Athenos

By Jennifer Strailey on Sep. 07, 2021

Acquisition from the Lactalis Group expands the Wisconsin- and Swiss-based cheese company's specialty cheese offerings in the U.S.

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