AvoIntel: The Real MVP this Football Season? Avocados!

November 7, 2024 Mission Produce

Football season is here, and it’s shaping up to be a winning year for fans and avocados! As football fans pull out their team jerseys, stock the coolers, and fire up their grills, one thing’s for sure: avocados are scoring big across the nation this season.

BrightFresh Microgreens Expands to 43 Southern California Costco Stores with Exclusive Supergreens Micro Medley Launch

November 7, 2024 BrightFresh

BrightFresh® Microgreens, the U.S. leader in premium retail microgreens, is pleased to announce the launch of its Supergreens Micro Medley™, an exclusive product available only at Costco. This one-of-a-kind blend is sold at 43 Costco locations across Southern California, giving shoppers a fresh, flavorful, and nutritious way to enhance their meals.

DiMuto Marketplace Expands with Launch of New Private Labels MareLuna and DiLuna Fresh, Scaling Global Volume of Traceable Produce

November 7, 2024 DiMuto

DiMuto, a global AgriFood trade solutions company, today announced the launch of its own private labels, DiLuna Fresh and MareLuna, as part of its strategic move to scale its Marketplace capabilities and network. DiLuna Fresh provides a wide range of traceable fruits, vegetables, and derivative products, while MareLuna offers traceable fresh and frozen seafood.

Potato Retail Sales Volume Rises in July-September 2024

November 7, 2024 Potatoes USA

U.S. retail sales volume of potatoes was up 5.4% in July–September 2024 compared to the same period last year. Every category where volume rose—including fresh potatoes, chips, frozen potatoes, refrigerated potatoes, and deli-prepared sides—saw increases of more than 5%. Total dollar sales were stable at $4.5 billion for the period (-0.2%), and consumer price declined 5.3%.

Industry Tours Provide Unmatched Insight Into Retail and Wholesale Markets at 2024 New York Produce Show

November 7, 2024 Phoenix Media Network

The five signature New York Produce Show Industry Tours that take place on Thursday, Dec. 12 offer registered attendees the chance to network with produce peers and see how wholesale markets function, how retailers merchandise their products, and how independent stores serve up fresh fruits and vegetables within their neighborhoods.