Month: March 2013

Walmart shoppers have saved $2.3 billion by buying produce at its stores in the first two years of its push to sell more healthful fare and more of it, the largest U.S. grocer said on Thursday. …

Members of the cultivated blueberry industry are being asked to select representatives to fill state council member and alternate positions on the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) Blueberry Promotion, Research and Information Order. Voting begins June 10, 2013 and continues for a five week voting period. Voters are being asked to complete their ballot and send it back to the U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council (USHBC) to be received no later than by close of business on July 15, 2013. …

Prevention.com just published its “ 100 Cleanest Packaged Foods Awards 2013” list and organic pioneer Earthbound Farm scored three slots on the list. Fresh Organic Mixed Baby Kales earned a slot in the “Lunch” category. …

As Spring rolls across the country towards the end of March and the clocks are set forward for daylight savings time, the demand for fresh berries will be on the rise. California Giant uses this annual opportunity to capture the consumer’s attention to their brand by launching fun interactive promotions to celebrate the season. This year California Giant welcomes Spring with ‘A Breath of Fresh Berries’ sweepstakes and messaging that will stretch through the month of April as berry season intensifies. …

After months of wrangling, the U.S. and Mexico signed a new tomato trade agreement late Monday, officially suspending an antidumping investigation of fresh tomatoes from south of the border and raising floor prices for Mexican tomatoes. …