Year: 2025

Canadians Want Retailers to Make it Easier to Support Local Businesses Amid Trade War Threats

February 28, 2025 KPMG

As more Canadians choose to buy local products amid the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, a new survey from KPMG in Canada finds they want retailers to make it easier for them to do so. More than nine in 10 say they want stores to promote Canadian products and think grocery stores should be required to give them preferential shelf space with nearly 70 per cent wanting them to stop selling U.S. products altogether. …

Heritage Grocers Group Appoints Allison Garcia as Vice President of Marketing

February 28, 2025 Heritage Grocers Group

Heritage Grocers Group, the largest Hispanic and ethnic food retailer in the country, is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Garcia to the position of Vice President of Marketing for Heritage Grocers Group. …

NASDA Members Advocate for Expansion of “Food as Medicine” Programs

February 28, 2025 National Association of State Departments of Agriculture

At the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2025 Winter Policy Conference, NASDA members voted to support federal programs and policies that expand “food as medicine” initiatives and strengthen their connection to local and regional food systems. …

Wonderful Citrus Celebrates 75 Years as a World Leader in Fresh Citrus

February 28, 2025 Wonderful Citrus

In celebration of this anniversary milestone, Wonderful Citrus is bringing back its original namesake brand, Paramount Citrus, as a primary label within its portfolio, representing its heritage as a citrus grower. Consumers can find the new Paramount Citrus label, including both packaged and stickered loose fruit, in produce departments across the country. …

Produce Distributors Association Will Host 26th Annual Pete Class Memorial Golf Tournament on May 13

February 28, 2025 Produce Distributors Association

The Produce Distributors Association, which advocates for the interests of wholesale produce receivers nationwide, will host the 26th Annual Pete Class Memorial Golf Tournament on Tuesday, May 13, at Ballyowen Golf Club’s links course in Sussex County, N.J. …