ALDI Tops Among Low-Price Grocery Chains In New Consumer Survey

For the fourth year in a row, ALDI was named the top low-price grocery store chain in America, according to a new survey conducted by independent research firm Market Force. ALDI, which has its United States headquarters in Batavia, IL., ranked ahead of familiar discount grocers such as Costco, Walmart and Trader Joe's in the low-price category.

USDA Seeks Public Input To Increase Transparency Of SNAP Retailer Data

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public input concerning a proposal to provide more information to the public about the amount of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits used by participants at individual grocery stores and retailers. USDA's goal is to provide as much transparency as possible on retailer data within the limits of the law.

WAPA Releases European Apple & Pear Crop Forecasts

More than 260 representatives of the international apple and pear sector met on the occasion of the 38th Prognosfruit Conference on 7th August 2014 in Istanbul (Turkey). On this occasion, WAPA (World Apple and Pear Association) released the 2014 European apple and pear crop estimates. The 2014 apple production in the EU will increase by 9% compared to the crop of last year. Regarding pears, European growers predict a decrease by 2% compared to last year.

NJ Ag Secretary Celebrates Jersey Peaches With Peach Dinner

New Jersey Secretary of Agriculture Douglas H. Fisher visited blueplate Restaurant in Mullica Hill on Wednesday, August 6and was served a delicious three-course meal celebrating the Jersey Fresh peach harvest, one of the New Jersey Peach Promotion Council’s Peach Month events.

Frieda’s Recognized As A Trendsetter In ‘The Tastemakers’

August 8, 2014 Frieda’s Inc.

"Agriculture's tastemakers are arguably the most potent trendsetters in the world," said James Beard Award-winning author David Sax in his new book "The Tastemakers: Why We’re Crazy for Cupcakes But Fed Up with Fondue." One of those trendsetters mentioned in his book is Frieda Rapoport Caplan, founder of Frieda's Inc.