National Grocers Association Announces Staff Promotions And New Hires

Today, the National Grocers Association (NGA), the national trade association representing the independent supermarket industry, announced key staff promotions and new additions to its team that will help the organization expand its member benefits and advocate policies to better serve America’s independent grocers.

Apples Down On Size But Not Short Of Promotion Opportunities

January 8, 2018 Stemilt Growers

Despite a larger crop nationally, the apple category was down more than 7 percent in both volume and dollars in November 2017 when compared to November 2016. Stemilt’s latest Fruit Tracker Fast Facts video analysis of Nielsen retail scan data for the total U.S. from November provides retailers with actions to take in the New Year in order to boost the apple category as key late winter and spring months approach.

Morning Kiss Organic Expects A Plentiful Avocado Crop

January 8, 2018 Morning Kiss Organic

It’s the perfect time to grab a Morning Kiss Organic avocado. Coming from growing partners in Mexico, Morning Kiss Organic expects a plentiful crop that will meet the demand of wintertime consumers, and promotional opportunities abound.

Chilean Cherry Exports Hit Record Volume At Over 150,000 Tonnes

The Chilean cherry sector has reached a milestone as an industry – overtaking the historic cherry export limit of 20 million cartons – by shipping more than 30 million cartons during the current 2017-18 season; a figure that is expected to keep rising as exports continue.

Tackling Hunger, Memorial Hermann Prescribes Fresh Fruits And Vegetables

As part of its ongoing efforts to tackle the stubborn problem of food insecurity in Greater Houston, Memorial Hermann has given hundreds of eligible families vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables thanks to an innovative new partnership between the health system, Target and Wholesome Wave.