Customers Have Mixed Opinions About Effect Of Kroger’s Changes

March 3, 2017 Ed Marcum, USA TODAY

Knoxville shoppers had some mixed views of a Kroger announcement that it is discontinuing its double coupon policy and eliminating its weekly senior discount days.

10 Daily Servings Of Fruits, Veggies A Recipe For Longevity

If you want to add years to your life, 10 daily servings of fruits and vegetables may be the best recipe you can follow, a new analysis suggests.

USDA: Steam Makes Melons Safer

An Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, has shown that a relatively inexpensive steam-cleaner – designed to remove wallpaper and clean outdoor grills, kitchen counters, and other household surfaces – can rid cantaloupes, and possibly other produce, of Escherichia coli, Salmonella, and Listeria more effectively than existing washes and chlorine treatments.

Tomorrow's Leaders Trained At 2017 Potato Industry Leadership Institute

The 2017 Potato Industry Leadership Institute (PILI) provided training to 22 potato growers and industry representatives in leadership development, public policy, marketing, team building and public communication. The annual program, administered by the National Potato Council (NPC) and Potatoes USA, aims to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders.

Crunch Pak Launches The Movie Magic Sweepstakes

March 3, 2017 Crunch Pak®

Crunch Pak®, the leading provider in sliced apples, announces the launch of its consumer promotion, The Movie Magic Sweepstakes. By encouraging people to enter the sweepstakes for a chance to win movie-themed prizes, the brand plans to support and share information related to their snacks featuring many beloved movie characters and consumption of fresh fruits as movie snacks.