Bonton Farms, ICDC, and Kroger Launch Grocery Connect to Provide Food Access in South Dallas

February 13, 2024 Brittani Moncrease, WFAA

Bonton Farms is partnering with the South Dallas Fair Park Inner City Community Development Corporation (ICDC) and Kroger to launch Grocery Connect on Tuesday.

SpartanNash Advancing Retail Innovation with In-Store Robotics

February 13, 2024 SpartanNash

Food solutions company SpartanNash announced plans to implement Simbe’s autonomous inventory robot Tally in 60 additional Company-operated stores across the Midwest. This opportunity to generate actionable, real-time inventory insights represents SpartanNash’s continued investment in technology to enhance the store guest and Associate experiences.

Leafy Greens Can Last Longer Thanks To The Stickers

February 13, 2024 Perishable News

The Vidre+™ technology can revolutionize the way we protect fruits and vegetables from going to waste. It uses simple stickers that go inside the packaging to shield fresh produce from the effects of ethylene gas. Ethylene is a natural plant hormone that ripens fruits and vegetables but also causes them to soften and rot.

Charlie Mattek Elected WPVGA Board President for 2024

At a brief meeting held immediately following the Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association Annual Meeting, February 8, in Stevens Point, the WPVGA Board of Directors elected Charlie Mattek of J.W. Mattek & Sons Inc., Deerbrook, as its President for 2024.

Tasteful Selections Unveils New Mesh Pillow Pack

February 13, 2024 RPE

Tasteful Selections®, leading innovative potato brand from RPE LLC, is thrilled to announce the hot new bag in the potato category – the three-pound, mesh pillow pack.  The sleek packaging is designed to showcase premium Honey Gold, Ruby Sensation, and Sunburst Blend potato varieties, incorporating convenience and style into the category.