Kroger Launches Contactless Payments Pilot in QFC Division

August 7, 2020 Kroger

The pilot includes the acceptance of Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Fitbit Pay, mobile banking apps and contactless chip cards, underpinned by near-field communication (NFC) technology.

Kroger Advances Zero-Waste Vision with New Simple Truth Recycling Program

August 7, 2020 Kroger

The Kroger Co. announced the launch of its Simple Truth® Recycling Program, offering customers a free and simple way to recycle the flexible packaging of more than 300 products from Simple Truth, America’s largest natural and organic brand, with annual sales exceeding $ 2.5 billion in 2019.

Naturipe Adds Colombia to Avocado Growing Regions

August 7, 2020 Naturipe

Naturipe announced today the expansion of their global footprint of avocados with their first season distributing Colombia avocados in the USA marketplace. Naturipe is a grower of premium quality avocados and supplies fresh, great tasting avocados year-round.

Oppy Brings Deliciously Unique Haskap Berries to Vancouver Retailers

August 7, 2020 Oppy

Building on its long history of breaking ground with new varieties, Oppy successfully introduced Haskap berries to customers in the greater Vancouver area, marking the first time these flavorful berries are available at retail.

Ayco Reports Jump in Bagged Asparagus Sales

August 7, 2020 Ayco Farms

“Bagged asparagus grabbed attention and seems to have kept traction due to consumer trends and the convenience of packaged produce,” says Avi Nir, Ayco CEO. “We see consumers buying more bagged products than ever before.”