In a prominent position in Costco’s headquarters building in Issaquah, WA, stands a stainless steel sculpture featuring five salmon and the retailer’s famous Salmon Story.

It is a story that highlights the company’s Mission Statement of continually providing its customers with high quality products at the lowest price level. A search of the internet reveals that this story has been broadly circulated and has come to exemplify the Costco experience.

As told by Produce Assistant General Merchandise Manager Bill Mardon, who spent more than 20 years on the seafood buying desk, in 1987 when

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas annual Spring Policy Summit will be held on April 2 at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa followed by the North American Produce Food Safety Summit on April 3 at the same location.

This annual summit serves as a key forum for government officials, industry leaders and professionals within the produce industry to discuss important issues affecting the trade and regulation of fresh produce. The summit promises to provide invaluable insights into emerging topics that are currently shaping the industry.

The FPAA Spring Policy Summit will feature panelists

IFCO, a global leader in reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, announced that its U.S. operations have achieved the prestigious “We Invest in People” Silver Accreditation by Investors in People.

This recognition highlights IFCO’s dedication to fostering a positive workplace environment and supporting employee development.

Since its founding in 1992, IFCO has become a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, revolutionizing the fresh food supply chain. As the company approaches its 33rd anniversary in 2025, this recognition marks another milestone in its journey of innovation

Cold temperatures in the southwestern desert growing regions are forecast to continue throughout the week. These desert fields will see very cold morning temperatures with moderate lettuce ice across the region into Saturday before a warming trend begins next week. These very cold temperatures will slow growth rates to a crawl in the desert regions, possibly causing some supply shortages down the road.   

The leafy green fields will continue to show some wind and fringe burn, feathering/epidermal peeling, blister and discoloration in upcoming harvests. Along with blister and epidermal peel

Giant Food has expanded its Fresh Low Prices program, discounting fresh produce, dairy meat and pantry staples. Over the last nine months, the retailer has already lowered the prices of hundreds of items across its private brand portfolio.

In an environment where inflationary costs have become a significant concern for many households, Giant Food said it is taking proactive steps to ensure that essential items remain within reach. Through the Fresh Low Price effort, the company is investing in lowering the prices on a wide range of products, allowing customers to stretch their dollars further

“What’s Next?” That is a question often posed to HLB Specialties by retailers who are constantly on the lookout for the next hot item for their produce departments.

While the company is eager to help its current and prospective retail partners discover the next “hot” item, the answer to “What’s Next?” is often elusive.

“The specialty category continues to grow, and retailers are looking to strengthen their specialty produce programs,” said Melissa Hartmann de Barros, director of communications at HLB Specialties, based in Fort Lauderdale, FL. “They are always asking ‘What’s Next?’ so we have