How to Merchandise for Valentine’s Day in 3 Simple Steps

February 4, 2025 General Mills

Seasonal merchandising is a great way to take advantage of increased traffic, drive incremental profits and create an impression as a special occasion hot spot. Putting in a little extra effort on visual display, seasonal decorations and purposeful packaging can pay off big.

Edible Garden Starts Shipping Walmart New Offering

The Company is adding value size fresh-cut basil to its product assortment at Walmart locations. This strategic addition underscores Edible Garden’s ongoing commitment to sustainable farming practices and its dedication to reducing environmental impact through Walmart’s Project Gigaton.

South Africa’s Stone Fruit Industry Launches Second Annual Consumer Promotion in the USA

February 3, 2025 Hortgro

Hortgro will connect with target audiences in the areas where the product will be available via online advertising through social media to drive demand for plums and encourage shoppers to participate in the sweepstakes. South African plums can be found at Costco, Sam’s Club and Wegman’s with high saturation in the northeast region.

Sensei Farms Adds Baby Spinach to its Family of Indoor-Grown Leafy Greens

February 3, 2025 Sensei Farms

Sensei Farms is pleased to announce the arrival of baby spinach, the latest addition to the indoor-grown produce brand’s retail line of leafy greens. Grown fresh, year-round out of the company’s 30-acre Ontario greenhouse, Sensei Farms Baby Spinach is available now at participating Safeway and Acme grocery store locations across the US Mid-Atlantic region.

Prince Edward Island Potato Industry Greatly Impacted by US Imposed Tariffs 

We are actively consulting with our producers, dealers and exporters to understand how these tariffs will impact their business as well as endeavoring to find answers to their questions. The PEI Potato Board remains actively engaged with both our Provincial and Federal Government representatives, as well as our national potato produce organizations, on behalf of our industry.