It’s Finally Clear Why Amazon Bought Whole Foods

July 5, 2021 SETH STEVENSON, Slate

In 2017, Amazon entered the grocery business by tossing Whole Foods in its shopping cart. Amazon spent more than $13 billion to buy this 40-year-old supermarket chain known for its organic merchandise and, at times, its sky-high prices. In the grocery world, the purchase was a cataclysmic event.

Wisconsin Assembly Passes Bills Restricting Food Labeling

July 5, 2021 Associated Press

Vegetarian and vegan foods sold in Wisconsin could not be labeled as meat, milk or dairy if they don’t contain those products, under bills the state Assembly passed unanimously.

The 2021 Cherry Crop Weathers the Heat

Most growing regions are nearing or surpassing their all time record high temperatures. Aside from the effects on people and the cherries, such excessive heat can delay fruit development just as much as cooler weather.

Tops Team Members Go for Olympic Gold

July 5, 2021 Tops Friendly Markets

Over the course of the next seven weeks, associates across Tops’ three state imprint will be challenging one another to a produce themed Olympic competition to see will who will bring home the gold.

Ripe Summer Berries Are Ready Across Tennessee

As the strawberry season ends, Tennessee has plenty of blueberries and blackberries available for picking during summer months.