Tops Markets Celebrate Grand Re-Openings Of 12 Former Grand Union Stores Under New Tops Banner

July 5, 2013 Tops Markets, LLC

Tops Friendly Markets, a leading full-service grocery retailer in upstate New York, northern Pennsylvania and western Vermont, today announced the company officially unveiled 12 former Grand Union stores in eastern and northern New York under the Tops banner at grand re-opening ceremonies.

Belle Foods Files For Bankruptcy

Belle Foods, the operator of former Bruno’s and Food World stores in the Birmingham area, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, citing difficulties paying creditors with the revenues from its 57 stores in Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and Mississippi.

Dole Salad Fans Show Off Their Salad'tude

July 5, 2013 Dole Fresh Vegetables

Eight lucky salad fans enjoyed a unique culinary adventure at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa Valley in late June as the winners of a Salad’tude promotion sponsored by Dole Fresh Vegetables of Monterey, Calif. 

NC Peach Season Heats Up With Warmer Weather

For many, summer conjures thoughts of family vacations, fireworks and sweet, juicy peaches. Growers are expecting a strong harvest that will ensure a steady supply of the delicious summer fruit into September.

The History & Mystery Behind Chicago's Produce Market

How does all of Chicago’s produce come into the city? What’s the history of Chicago’s wholesale produce markets? It was a mystery to all of us, and we’re guessing to many Chicagoans, too. So allow us to peel back the history and take you to some corners of the city rarely seen.