A study published in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior shows that public education programs may be able to increase produce consumption and lower sugar-sweetened beverage consumption among Hispanic … Continue Reading →
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Supervalu has hired vice presidents of produce and meat merchandising. read more Supermarket News
MILWAUKEE — Roundy’s banners in Wisconsin began promoting local produce and farmers this week thanks to a partnership with the Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative. read more Supermarket News
MONTEREY, Calif. — More than 16,000 pounds of fresh produce from displays at the Produce Marketing Association Foodservice Convention & Expo here last weekend have been donated to The Food … Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON — A U.S. Department of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program pilot found recipients purchased more fresh produce when given an incentive to do so. read more Supermarket News
SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion has kicked off a mobile produce sampling tour. read more Supermarket News
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Kings Food Markets celebrated a grand reopening of its Maplewood, N.J., store last week, with a [pasta] ribbon-cutting ceremony, followed by demos and samplings in the store. … Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON — Fresh fruit and vegetables both posted sales gains the first quarter of this year over the same period a year earlier, according to the latest edition of FreshFacts … Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES — Unified Grocers here said Wednesday it has named Charlie’s Produce, Seattle, as its exclusive partner in all produce categories for its independent retail customers in Oregon, Washington … Continue Reading →
LANGHORNE, Pa. — McCaffrey’s is making an all-out effort this season to deal with more local farmers to pump up its supply of local, fresh produce. read more Supermarket News
