United Natural Foods Supplier Diversity Efforts Help Build More Equitable Food System

February 6, 2023 UNFI

With efforts to create a more inclusive supplier network, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) (the “Company” or “UNFI”) announced that it doubled its year-over-year spend with diverse-owned suppliers during its 2022 fiscal year and has established a fiscal year 2023 goal for three percent of UNFI’s annual product spend to be with diverse-owned suppliers.

NGA Outlines 2023 Farm Bill Priorities for Independent Grocers

The National Grocers Association (NGA), the trade association representing the independent sector of the food retail and distribution industry, sent a letter outlining its 2023 Farm Bill priorities to the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture.

Affordability Will Top Immunity as Leading Food Purchase Driver in 2023

In 2022, we saw food, health and wellness trends come in and out of style faster than ever, thanks to TikTok microtrends like balsamic vinegar soda, cloud bread and butter boards. But after years of keeping immune health and comfort top-of-mind during the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are back to prioritizing affordability and convenience when shopping for food, according to the annual Pollock Communications and Today’s Dietitian “What’s Trending in Nutrition” survey.

Fresh Del Monte and Talc Investment Announce Banana Partnership in Somalia

February 6, 2023 Fresh Del Monte

Fresh Del Monte Produce and Moze Holding Limited, a Talc Investment company, are pleased to announce the signing of a Somalia-based, multi-year banana partnership located in the heart of the previously famed banana belt area.

#GetCrackin on TikTok with Wonderful Pistachios’ $10,000 Hashtag Challenge

February 6, 2023 The Wonderful Company

As part of its dedication to building a @wonderfulpistachios presence on the social media platform, America’s #1 Nut® has partnered with today’s top TikTok talent to showcase and celebrate the unique ways people enjoy cracking open and eating pistachios.